What OU stands for

OU is a medical abbreviation for both eyes - written out in full as “Oculus uterque (both eyes)”. TermDecode files it under route abbreviations.

RouteFlagged high riskSourced

Risk

Can be mistaken for AU (both ears)

Safer Alternative

Write "both eyes"

Seen in context

OU misread as AU

Sources

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