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4.29.6 12.5.6 Resource VisionPrescription - Detailed Descriptions Resource VisionPrescription - Detailed Descriptions Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the VisionPrescription resource.

Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the VisionPrescription resource.

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VisionPrescription
Definition

An authorization for the supply of glasses and/or contact lenses to a patient. An authorization for the supply of glasses and/or contact lenses to a patient.

Control 1..1
Summary true
VisionPrescription.identifier
Definition

Business identifier which may be used by other parties to reference or identify the prescription. Business identifier which may be used by other parties to reference or identify the prescription.

Note This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion )
Control 0..*
Type Identifier
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dateWritten
Definition

The date (and perhaps time) when the prescription was written. The date (and perhaps time) when the prescription was written.

Control 0..1
Type dateTime
Summary true
VisionPrescription.patient
Definition

A link to a resource representing the person to whom the vision products will be supplied. A link to a resource representing the person to whom the vision products will be supplied.

Control 0..1
Type Reference ( Patient )
Summary true
VisionPrescription.prescriber
Definition

The healthcare professional responsible for authorizing the prescription. The healthcare professional responsible for authorizing the prescription.

Control 0..1
Type Reference ( Practitioner )
Summary true
VisionPrescription.encounter
Definition

A link to a resource that identifies the particular occurrence of contact between patient and health care provider. A link to a resource that identifies the particular occurrence of contact between patient and health care provider.

Control 0..1
Type Reference ( Encounter )
Summary true
VisionPrescription.reason[x]
Definition

Can be the reason or the indication for writing the prescription. Can be the reason or the indication for writing the prescription.

Control 0..1
Type CodeableConcept | Reference ( Condition )
[x] Note [x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense
Definition

Deals with details of the dispense part of the supply specification. Deals with details of the dispense part of the supply specification.

Control 0..*
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.product
Definition

Identifies the type of vision correction product which is required for the patient. Identifies the type of vision correction product which is required for the patient.

Control 1..1
Binding Example Vision Prescription Product Codes: A coded concept describing the vision products. ( Example Vision Prescription Product Codes: A coded concept describing the vision products. ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.eye
Definition

The eye for which the lens applies. The eye for which the lens applies.

Control 0..1
Binding VisionEyes: A coded concept listing the eye codes. ( VisionEyes: A coded concept listing the eye codes. ( Required )
Type code
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.sphere
Definition

Lens power measured in diopters (0.25 units). Lens power measured in diopters (0.25 units).

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.cylinder
Definition

Power adjustment for astigmatism measured in diopters (0.25 units). Power adjustment for astigmatism measured in diopters (0.25 units).

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.axis
Definition

Adjustment for astigmatism measured in integer degrees. Adjustment for astigmatism measured in integer degrees.

Control 0..1
Type integer
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.prism
Definition

Amount of prism to compensate for eye alignment in fractional units. Amount of prism to compensate for eye alignment in fractional units.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.base
Definition

The relative base, or reference lens edge, for the prism. The relative base, or reference lens edge, for the prism.

Control 0..1
Binding VisionBase: A coded concept listing the base codes. ( VisionBase: A coded concept listing the base codes. ( Required )
Type code
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.add
Definition

Power adjustment for multifocal lenses measured in diopters (0.25 units). Power adjustment for multifocal lenses measured in diopters (0.25 units).

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.power
Definition

Contact lens power measured in diopters (0.25 units). Contact lens power measured in diopters (0.25 units).

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.backCurve
Definition

Back curvature measured in millimeters. Back curvature measured in millimeters.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.diameter
Definition

Contact lens diameter measured in millimeters. Contact lens diameter measured in millimeters.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.duration
Definition

The recommended maximum wear period for the lens. The recommended maximum wear period for the lens.

Control 0..1
Type SimpleQuantity
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.color
Definition

Special color or pattern. Special color or pattern.

Control 0..1
Type string
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.brand
Definition

Brand recommendations or restrictions. Brand recommendations or restrictions.

Control 0..1
Type string
Summary true
VisionPrescription.dispense.notes
Definition

Notes for special requirements such as coatings and lens materials. Notes for special requirements such as coatings and lens materials.

Control 0..1
Type string
Alternate Names Alternate Names 0..1
Summary true