NRS 636.346 Supervision of authorized activities of assistants; conduct of final eye examination of patient.
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NRS 636.346 Supervision of authorized activities of assistants; conduct of final eye examination of patient.
1. In any setting where optometry, including, without limitation, optometric telemedicine, is practiced, an assistant may fit ophthalmic lenses or spectacle lenses if the assistant acts under the direct supervision of a licensed optometrist.
2. In addition to the provisions of subsection 1, an assistant in any setting where optometry, including, without limitation, optometric telemedicine, is practiced may perform any of the following activities under the direct supervision of a licensed optometrist:
(a)Prepare a patient for examination.
(b)Collect preliminary data concerning a patient, including taking the medical history of the patient.
(c)Perform simple and noninvasive testing of a patient in preparation for any subjective refraction, testing, evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis or treatment of the patient by the licensed optometrist.
(d)For an ophthalmic purpose, administer any cycloplegic or mydriatic agent or topical anesthetic that is not a controlled substance.
(e)Use an ophthalmic device or oversee ocular exercises, visual training, visual therapy or visual rehabilitation as directed by a licensed optometrist.
3. If an assistant conducts any activities pursuant to subsection 2, the licensed optometrist must conduct the final eye examination of the patient.
4. As used in this section, “assistant” means a person employed by an optometrist or any medical provider or medical facility at which the optometrist provides or offers to provide his or her services as an optometrist.