Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 430 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Chapter 430-5 - TREATMENT PLANS; PRESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS
Rule 430-5-.01 - Treatment Plans, Eye Examinations, and Patient Records

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 430-5-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Before diagnosing or prescribing a treatment plan for any patient, including prescriptions for glasses, contact lenses or other optical devices, the following must be met and determined:

(a) case history as related by patient; and

(b) any pathological conditions of the eyes, both external and internal with diagnosis recorded; and

(c) the need for any necessary optometric tests to ascertain the final treatment plan.

(2) A comprehensive eye examination includes an assessment of a patient's history, any general medical observations, an external and ophthalmoscopic examination, an assessment of gross visual field, visual acuity, ocular alignment and motility, refraction, and, binocular vision and accommodation, a diagnosis, if applicable, and a plan of treatment.

(3) The written and/or electronicrecord of the above determination of each patient examined shall be maintained by the licensed doctor of optometry for seven (7) years from initiation and be made available to the Board or its authorized agents for inspection at any reasonable time.

O.C.G.A. § 43-30-5.

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