§ 11-208
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§11–208.
(a)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)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)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.