Wisconsin Administrative Code
Optometry Examining Board
Chapter Opt 1 - Authority And Definitions
Section Opt 1.02 - Definitions
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง Opt 1.02
Current through August 26, 2024
As used in chs. Opt 1 to 8:
(1) "Board" means the optometry examining board.
(1m) "Department" means the department of safety and professional services.
(4) "Minimum eye examination" means performance of all of the following procedures:
(a) Recording a complete case history of the
patient.
(b) Measuring far and near
visual acuity.
(c) Conducting an
internal and external examination of the eye and adnexa.
(d) Measuring corneal curvature.
(e) Obtaining objective measurement of
refractive error.
(f) Evaluating
convergence and accommodation.
(g)
Obtaining far and near refraction.
(h) Evaluating muscle balance.
(i) Measuring intraocular pressure.
(j) Recording spectacle prescription
including far and near visual acuity.
(5) "Minimum eye examination for the fitting of contact lenses" means the performance of all of the following procedures:
(a) Performing the minimum eye examination
procedures under sub. (4).
(b)
Determining whether a patient may safely and comfortably wear contact
lenses.
(c) Using a spectacle
prescription as a basis for selecting, designing, manufacturing, or duplicating
a contact lens.
(d) Placing a trial
contact lens upon the eye of a patient for diagnostic purposes.
(e) Evaluating the physical fit of the trial
contact lens.
(f) Using a
phoropter, hand-held lens or any automated instrument for the purposes of
determining the prescription or change in prescription of a contact
lens.
(g) Determining contact lens
specifications.
(h) Counseling the
patient on all the following:
1. The proper
care and use of the prescribed contact lenses.
2. The appropriate contact lens wearing
schedule.
3. The contact lens
replacement schedule.
(i) When contact lenses are prescribed for
extended wear, informing the patient of the potential risks or
complications.
(j) Performing
progress evaluations and recording in the patient record the recommended date
of the patient's next visit.
(5m) "Minor" has the meaning given in s. 990.01(20), Stats.
(6) "Supervision" means availability to coordinate, direct, and inspect the practice of an unlicensed person on a regular basis, as determined by the supervising optometrist.
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