Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77 § 685.20

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, January 10, 2025
Section 685.20 - Definitions

As used in this Part, the terms defined in this Section shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein.

"Act" means the Child Vision and Hearing Test Act [410 ILCS 205 ].

"Department" means the Illinois Department of Public Health.

"Eye doctor" means a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches and specializing in diseases of the eye or a licensed optometrist.

"Vision Screening Services" means ongoing community education programs covering the following topics: identification, prevention, causes, nature and effects of vision impairments. Such programs utilize program planning, management, evaluation and reporting, procedures for detecting possible abnormalities of the visual system, referral, and follow-up.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 685.20

Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 4278, effective March 26, 1999