7 AAC 110.710 - Complete vision examination

(a) For a clinically indicated complete vision examination with a check of refractive state, the ophthalmologist or optometrist performing the examination shall

(1) record a complete case history, including ocular, physical, occupational, and medical data and other pertinent information;

(2) determine the best corrected visual acuity;

(3) perform an external examination of the eyes and adnexa;

(4) perform an internal ophthalmoscopic examination;

(5) determine ocular motility and neurological integrity;

(6) perform a near-point subjective examination, dynamic retinoscopy, and subjective refraction; and

(7) if clinically indicated, perform test accommodation, convergence, and binocular coordination at far and near distances with a phorometer.

(b) In addition to the requirements of (a) of this section, if contact lenses are prescribed and covered in accordance with 7 AAC 110.715, a complete vision examination must include a

(1) slit-lamp evaluation;

(2) fluorescein examination; and

(3) diagnostic evaluation if soft lenses are prescribed.

Notes

7 AAC 110.710

Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193

Authority:AS 47.05.010

AS 47.07.030

AS 47.07.040