S.D. Admin. R. 20:50:07:01

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

Section 20:50:07:01 - Minimum comprehensive optometric examination

When a comprehensive examination is warranted, the minimum comprehensive optometric examination shall consist of the following:

(1) Patient case history and visual acuity;

(2) Internal and external physical ocular examination;

(3) Objective and subjective analysis of refractive error by an optometrist that does not consist solely of information generated by an automated or internet-based testing device;

(4) Analysis of accommodation, convergence, and fusional ability when clinically necessary;

(5) Tonometry;

(6) Pupil evaluation, extraocular movement testing, and visual field testing (confrontation or electronic;

(7) Assessment and plan; and

(8) Where indicated by case history and findings produced by the current examination, any additional tests that should be performed to enable the optometrist to advise the patient and prescribe for or refer, as indicated.

A prescription for ophthalmic lenses or contact lenses may not be made based solely upon the diagnosis of a refractive error of the human eye as generated solely using automated equipment or internet-based devices.

Failure to make or supervise the minimum comprehensive examination in all cases and to keep a permanent record of it is unprofessional conduct unless there are professional reasons to the contrary.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:50:07:01

SL 1975, ch 16; 44 SDR 99, effective 12/11/2017

General Authority: SDCL 36-7-15.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-1, 36-7-15.