S.D. Admin. R. 20:50:06:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:50:06:01 - Minimum office equipment

The minimum equipment with which licensed optometrists shall operate their offices and engage in the practice of optometry consists of the following items, all of which shall be kept in good condition:

(1) Ophthalmic chair and instrument unit;

(2) Retinoscope;

(3) Ophthalmoscope;

(4) Phoropter;

(5) Keratometer;

(6) Trial lens set;

(7) Trial frame;

(8) Transilluminator;

(9) Projector chart or other luminous acuity chart;

(10) Biomicroscope;

(11) Instrument to evaluate intraocular pressure;

(12) Permanent patient record system;

(13) Visual fields instrument;

(14) Color vision test equipment; and

(15) Sanitary lavatory basin.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:50:06:01

SL 1975, ch 16; 49 SDR 012, effective 8/14/2022

General Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(2).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-15(2).