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Medical Abbreviations

RX Note

Introduction Medical abbreviations are common part of healthcare communication. Ideally, error-prone abbreviations, symbols and dose designation should not be used when communicating medical information, for example in prescription.

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Soft Contact Lenses - A basic overview Red Eye - Discussion on few possible conditions Styes - Warm compresses are the mainstay of treatment Eye Floaters - It is not often treated, except in severe cases.

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