What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 98833-7: Left eye Vertical prism - down for far fixation disparity by Phoropter

Name: LOINC Code 98833-7: Left eye Vertical prism - down for far fixation disparity by Phoropter
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:33.063Z

98833-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Left eye Vertical prism - down for far fixation disparity by Phoropter in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Vertical prism.down for far fixation disparity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.left.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Vertical prism.down for far fixation disparity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.left.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: Phoropter

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Left eye Vertical prism - down for far fixation disparity by Phoropter
Vertical prism.down for far fixation disparity
by Phoropter; EYE.REFRACTION; Eyeball; Inverse Length; L; L eye; LT; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Optic globe; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; V prism-down; V prism-down for far fix disparity; Vision; Visual

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Left eye Vertical prism - down for far fixation disparity by PhoropterL eye V prism-down for far fix disp PhorVertical prism.down for far fixation disparityEYE.REFRACTIONInvLenPtEye.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98833-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft eye Vertical prism - down for far fixation disparity by Phoropter

DescriptionVertical prism.down for far fixation disparity

Short nameL eye V prism-down for far fix disp Phor

ComponentVertical prism.down for far fixation disparity

PropertyInvLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Eye.left

ScaleQn

MethodPhoropter

ClassEYE.REFRACTION

Example unitsprism diopter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.72

Last changed2.72

Part names

Vertical prism.down for far fixation disparityInvLenPtEye.leftQnPhoropterVertical prism - down for far fixation disparityInverse LengthPoint in time (spot)Left eye

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