7100 – Introduction.
§ 7100. Introduction. This article applies to the profession of optometry. The general provisions for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title apply to this article.
7101 – Definition of the Practice of Optometry.
§ 7101. Definition of the practice of optometry. The practice of the profession of optometry is defined as diagnosing and treating optical deficiency, optical deformity, visual anomaly, muscular anomaly or disease of the human eye and adjacent tissue by prescribing, providing, adapting or fitting lenses or by prescribing, providing, adapting or fitting non-corrective contact lenses, […]
7101-A – Certification to Use Therapeutic Drugs.
§ 7101-a. Certification to use therapeutic drugs. 1. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) Clinical training. Clinical training shall mean the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with ocular disease and shall be comparable to that acquired by a current graduate of the State University College […]
7102 – Practice of Optometry and Use of Title “Optometrist”.
§ 7102. Practice of optometry and use of title “optometrist”. Only a person licensed or exempt under this article shall practice optometry or use the title “optometrist”.
7103 – State Board for Optometry.
§ 7103. State board for optometry. A state board for optometry shall be appointed by the board of regents on recommendation of the commissioner for the purpose of assisting the board of regents and the department on matters of professional licensing and professional conduct in accordance with section sixty-five hundred eight of this title. The […]
7104 – Requirements for a Professional License.
§ 7104. Requirements for a professional license. To qualify for a license as an optometrist, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: (1) Application: file an application with the department; (2) Education: have received an education, including a degree of doctor of optometry or equivalent degree, in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations; (3) Experience: have […]
7105 – Exempt Persons.
§ 7105. Exempt persons. Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect or prevent: a. A student from engaging in clinical practice under supervision of a licensed optometrist or physician in a school of optometry in this state registered by the department; or b. A person licensed to practice optometry from using a degree […]
7106 – Special Provisions.
§ 7106. Special provisions. 1. The testimony and reports of a licensed optometrist shall be received by any official, board, commission or other agency of the state or of any of its subdivisions or municipalities as qualified evidence with respect to any matter defined in section seventy-one hundred one of this article; and no official, […]
7107 – Advertising of Non-Prescription Ready-to-Wear Magnifying Spectacles or Glasses.
§ 7107. Advertising of non-prescription ready-to-wear magnifying spectacles or glasses. 1. Any printed advertising for non-prescription ready-to-wear magnifying spectacles or glasses to be sold through the mail also shall include the statement, “ATTENTION; READY-TO-WEAR NON-PRESCRIPTION GLASSES ARE NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE PRESCRIBED CORRECTIVE LENSES OR EXAMINATIONS BY AN EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL. CONTINUOUS EYE CHECK-UPS ARE […]