§ 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.

HISTORY: 1982, ch. 350; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1992, ch. 122.