# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 11. Optometrists

### Subtitle 2. State Board of Examiners in Optometry

#### Section 11-208

(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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)