S.D. Admin. R. 67:16:08:01

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

Section 67:16:08:01 - Definitions

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Amblyopia," the condition that exists when there is reduced vision in an eye because it did not receive adequately focused retinal stimulus during early childhood;

(2) "Anisometropia," the difference in the refractive power of the two eyes;

(3) "Aphakia," the absence of an eye's lens;

(4) "Diopter," the unit of refractive power of lenses;

(5) "Irregular astigmatism," the condition in which the curvature in different parts of the same meridian of the eye varies or in which successive meridians differ irregularly in refraction;

(6) "Myopia," that error of refraction in which rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to focus in front of the retina;

(7) "Optician," a supplier of eyeglasses as prescribed by an optometrist;

(8) "Optometric and optical care services," prescriptive, diagnostic, dispensing, or therapeutic services provided by an optometrist, optician, or optical company;

(9) "Optometrist," an individual who practices optometry as defined in SDCL 36-7-1 or an individual licensed to practice optometry under the laws of another state; and

(10) "Therapeutic," healing, curative.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:16:08:01

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 1 SDR 30, effective 10/13/1974; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 16 SDR 64, effective 10/8/1989; 16 SDR 235, effective 7/5/1990; 35 SDR 49, effective 9/10/2008.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.