DFE
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Dilated fundus examination |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Medical, Government & Politics |
| Also written | DfE |
DFE has two meanings. It stands for Dilated fundus examination (ophthalmology & ENT) or Department for Education (UK government).
Meanings of DFE at a glance
| # | DFE stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dilated fundus examination | Medical › Ophthalmology & ENT |
| 2 | Department for Education | Government & Politics › UK Government |
1. Dilated fundus examination
Medical · Ophthalmology & ENT Abbreviations
Eye exam performed after dilating the pupils with drops so the clinician can see the retina, optic nerve and blood vessels at the back of the eye. It is recommended yearly for people with diabetes and as part of comprehensive eye exams.
Example: DFE OU: no diabetic retinopathy; return in 12 months.
Dilation typically uses tropicamide and phenylephrine and blurs near vision and increases light sensitivity for several hours, so patients may need a driver. Retinal photography can supplement but not fully replace a dilated exam. Pronounced as letters.
2. Department for Education (DfE)
Government & Politics · UK Government Abbreviations
Oversees schools, children's services, further education, apprenticeships and higher education policy in England. Education is devolved, so Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate systems.
Example: The DfE announced new guidance on mobile phones in schools.
The department has had several names since 1992, including the Department for Education and Skills and the Department for Children, Schools and Families, before adopting its current name in 2010. Its agencies include the Standards and Testing Agency, while school inspections are carried out by the independent Ofsted.
Related abbreviations
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- CSR – Central serous retinopathy
- CYL – Cylinder
- DES – Dry eye syndrome
- DME – Diabetic macular edema
- DR – Diabetic retinopathy
- ERM – Epiretinal membrane
- ETD – Eustachian tube dysfunction
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More UK government abbreviations
- DBT – Department for Business and Trade
- DCMS – Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Defra – Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- DESNZ – Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- DfT – Department for Transport
- DHSC – Department of Health and Social Care
- DSIT – Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- DUP – Democratic Unionist Party
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.