Section 7 AAC 110.710 - Complete vision examination(a) For a clinically indicated complete vision examination with a check of refractive state, the ophthalmologist or optometrist performing the examination shall (1) record a complete case history, including ocular, physical, occupational, and medical data and other pertinent information;(2) determine the best corrected visual acuity;(3) perform an external examination of the eyes and adnexa;(4) perform an internal ophthalmoscopic examination;(5) determine ocular motility and neurological integrity;(6) perform a near-point subjective examination, dynamic retinoscopy, and subjective refraction; and(7) if clinically indicated, perform test accommodation, convergence, and binocular coordination at far and near distances with a phorometer.(b) In addition to the requirements of (a) of this section, if contact lenses are prescribed and covered in accordance with 7 AAC 110.715, a complete vision examination must include a (1) slit-lamp evaluation;(2) fluorescein examination; and(3) diagnostic evaluation if soft lenses are prescribed.Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193Authority:AS 47.05.010
AS 47.07.030
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