Optometric abbreviations - Link now set up in Resources
I don't think there would be much benefit in just hacking to pieces the CoO doc. Even if at worst it was a doc uploaded to Google docs and shared with everyone, then we could at least edit or add to the online version. I think it would be better, however, to create a proper Wiki and then put the link to it in the resources area.
MTP, How?I think it would be better, however, to create a proper Wiki and then put the link to it in the resources area.
I just mugged up a starter to get the interest sounded out.
But if it can be accessed as an open document then the 'strays' will keep mucking it up!
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It then comes down to decision:Izopter wrote:MTP, How?I think it would be better, however, to create a proper Wiki and then put the link to it in the resources area.
I just mugged up a starter to get the interest sounded out.
But if it can be accessed as an open document then the 'strays' will keep mucking it up!
Either you want a proper Wiki that is openly editable, or you want an approved list, where people can post suggestions to a editor/moderator for inclusion, but only the editor/moderator can make the changes.
A proper Wiki may be more tricky, there are scripts that theOptom could use, but it would mean designing and integrating that. This may be too much of a burden upon his time. Alternatively someone could just create a Wiki page on optometric abbreviations in one of the many Wiki sites and we link to that.
The worry about someone mucking it up is addressed by Wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia: ... _and_abuse
I had in mind exactly your option 1.
Since - surprise - I have more time than most I could help.
But interest in having one is different from interest to
a) provide samples to get a full-ish initial list
b) get contributions continuing (though it should quickly reach a plateau esp. with the College's list alongside).
This later stage has been reached almost instantly before
a) is completed
so
b) is a lost cause.
Unless others now convince me differently.
Since - surprise - I have more time than most I could help.
But interest in having one is different from interest to
a) provide samples to get a full-ish initial list
b) get contributions continuing (though it should quickly reach a plateau esp. with the College's list alongside).
This later stage has been reached almost instantly before
a) is completed
so
b) is a lost cause.
Unless others now convince me differently.
Independence is a state of mind. All else follows.
Like these: real ones used by the Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist - old school! - in my training days - splashed right across the full first sheet of notes...
L5CN - 2/A
Lacking in 5th cortical neurones (optionaly, in extremis) two per acre!
for, as we now say, those with learning difficulties.
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PS I have just seen sight of a proposal which is very promising on this Abbreviation theme.....tbc!
L5CN - 2/A
Lacking in 5th cortical neurones (optionaly, in extremis) two per acre!
for, as we now say, those with learning difficulties.
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PS I have just seen sight of a proposal which is very promising on this Abbreviation theme.....tbc!
Independence is a state of mind. All else follows.
One has been set up here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optometric_Abbrevations
It will also be put in the resources section. Thanks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optometric_Abbrevations
It will also be put in the resources section. Thanks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia: ... _and_abuseIzopter wrote:MTP, How?I think it would be better, however, to create a proper Wiki and then put the link to it in the resources area.
I just mugged up a starter to get the interest sounded out.
But if it can be accessed as an open document then the 'strays' will keep mucking it up!
I think the idea is that it is relatively self-policing and as all the document amendments are stored and viewable in the document history you can always go back.
theOptom, in the resources sticky, do you want to put a wee explanation of what it is. I know it's kind of obvious from the URL, but it may make it look a wee bit more obvious!
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LTB- Length to Bend
AOR- at own risk
FOH- Frame on hold
OFHW- own frame here with
OFTF- own frame to follow
STET- stationary own lens i.e change other lens
NC- no change
Vx- Varifocal
Bf- Bifocals
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