Recording and Modifying Dilation Orders

Dilation orders do not copy forward to new exams.

To record default dilation orders, see To set up default preferences.

1. Click Auto in the top middle of the Examination ExamWRITER chart window to automatically record the dilation orders that you defined in your default preferences. If you want to modify the dilation orders, see step 2.

   For information on modifying your default dilation orders, see To set up default preferences.

2. Click Dilation in the top middle of the Examination ExamWRITER chart window.

   The DILATION ORDERS window opens.

3. Select the appropriate check boxes and click ADD Item(s).

   To record selected information for the right, left, or both eyes, first select OD, OS, or OU from the Eye drop-down menu and then select the appropriate check box(es) for the right, left, or both eyes.

   To add custom text, select the appropriate check box and type text in the Custom text box.

   To clear all items from the Description list, click Clear ALL Items.

   To delete an item from the Description list, select the item and click Delete Item.

4. Click Save/Exit.

In addition to the procedure above, watch this video for more information.