D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6410

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-6410 - MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST

6410.1

Each licensed optometrist owning or operating an optometry practice in the District shall maintain in good working order the equipment necessary to provide a routine eye examination which shall include, but not be limited to, the following minimum equipment:

(a) A device for the accurate measurement of visual acuity, distance and near;

(b) A lensometer;

(c) An instrument for examination of the internal structures of the eye;

(d) A retinoscope or its equivalent;

(e) An instrument for the measurement of intra-ocular pressure;

(f) A refracting instrument or its equivalent;

(g) An instrument for measurement of corneal curvature;

(h) An instrument for the measurement of visual fields;

(i) A biomicroscope; and

(j) A color vision testing device.

6410.2

In addition to the requirements set forth in § 6410.1, the minimum equipment in an optometrist's office may also include a blood pressure measuring device.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6410

Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12043 (November 21, 2008)