This document defines common medical abbreviations used in otolaryngology (EENT), optometry, and ophthalmology. Some key abbreviations are: PE tube - A small tube placed in a child's ear to drain infection and fluid. EENT - The medical specialty focusing on diagnosis and treatment of ear, eye, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders. OS and OD - Latin abbreviations for left eye (oculus sinister) and right eye (oculus dexter) respectively. VA - Visual acuity, a test measuring sharpness of vision using a Snellen chart from 20 feet away.