§ 11–208
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 11-208 (2026)
Title 11. Optometrists
Subtitle 2. State Board of Examiners in Optometry
§ 11–208LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A licensed optometrist shall perform a minimum optometric examination which shall include:
(1)
Reviewing a patient’s history, past prescriptions and specifications when available;
(2)
Visual analysis;
(3)
Ophthalmoscopy of internal eye;
(4)
Tonometry without anesthetic when indicated or for a patient over 40 years of age;
(5)
Muscle balance examination;
(6)
Writing of lens formula and other prescription data when needed as well as specific instructions for future care; and
(7)
Subsequent progress evaluation when indicated.
(b)
A licensed optometrist shall maintain thorough records of all testing procedures, results, and case dispositions in accordance with § 4-403 of the Health - General Article.
(c)
A licensed optometrist shall have on hand all instrumentation and equipment, in good working condition, required to carry out the procedures for the minimum examination under this section.