Section 11-208 - Minimum optometric examination. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-208. Minimum optometric examination.
 

(a)  In general.- A licensed optometrist shall perform a minimum optometric examination which shall include: 

(1) Reviewing a patient's history, past prescriptions and specifications when available; 

(2) Visual analysis; 

(3) Ophthalmoscopy of internal eye; 

(4) Tonometry without anesthetic when indicated or for a patient over 40 years of age; 

(5) Muscle balance examination; 

(6) Writing of lens formula and other prescription data when needed as well as specific instructions for future care; and 

(7) Subsequent progress evaluation when indicated. 

(b)  Records to be maintained for three years.- A licensed optometrist shall maintain thorough records of all testing procedures, results, and case dispositions in accordance with § 4-403 of the Health - General Article. 

(c)  Instrumentation and equipment.- A licensed optometrist shall have on hand all instrumentation and equipment, in good working condition, required to carry out the procedures for the minimum examination under this section. 
 

[1982, ch. 350; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1992, ch. 122.]