In this module, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what optometry is and the vital role optometrists play in patient care. You’ll also learn about your role as an optometrist scribe, explore foundational knowledge of the field, review essential abbreviations, and begin building your clinical vocabulary to confidently support patient interactions and documentation.
Welcome to Module 2 of your optometry scribe training. In this comprehensive lesson, we'll explore how the eye is built, how it processes light, and what each structure does to enable vision. By understanding ocular anatomy, you'll be able to follow along when the doctor dictates findings and use accurate terminology in clinical documentation.
Welcome to Module 3 of the optometry curriculum. This comprehensive module explores the standard tests and diagnostic instruments used during comprehensive eye examinations. Understanding these tools and procedures is essential for medical scribes to accurately follow doctor dictation, recognize clinical abbreviations, and understand the relationship between specific tests and their corresponding findings in patient charts.
Understanding how light focuses in the eye and recognizing common refractive errors
Understanding how refractive findings are transformed into glasses prescriptions and how to document them accurately in the clinical setting.
From soft daily wear to specialty lenses — understanding evaluation, fitting, and documentation.
How the eyes work together for clear, single vision.
This module equips medical scribes and ophthalmic support staff with the essential knowledge to accurately document binocular vision examinations. Understanding how both eyes coordinate to create unified, three-dimensional vision is fundamental to supporting quality patient care in optometry and ophthalmology practices.
Understanding eye diseases and proper documentation for safe patient care
Writing clear, accurate, and compliant exam notes for optometric care
A comprehensive guide for optometry scribes on documentation that supports accurate billing and insurance reimbursement