32.1-61 - Definition. - Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-61. Definition.

As used in this article, "ophthalmia neonatorum" means any inflammation,swelling or unusual redness in one or both eyes of any infant, either apartfrom or together with any unnatural discharge from the eye or eyes of suchinfant, independent of the nature of the infection, if any, occurring at anytime within two weeks after the birth of such infant.

(Code 1950, § 32-105; 1979, c. 711.)