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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 09.14.04.02" title_num="09" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="04" heading="Ophthalmological Evaluation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this regulation, “ophthalmological evaluation” means an examination by an ophthalmologist to detect abnormalities of a person's vision and includes, but is not limited to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Assessment of the cornea, lens, macula, and retina of the eye;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Visual acuity; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Peripheral vision.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A contestant applying for a license or license renewal shall submit to the Commission an ophthalmological evaluation completed by an ophthalmologist licensed by or eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology, performed within 30 days before the date of filing the application.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The evaluation under §B shall include an official report of the indirect ophthalmoscopy and slit lamp.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The findings from the evaluation under §§B and C of this regulation shall be reported to the Commission at least 5 business days before the date of the contest.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>In order to participate in a contest, a contestant shall pass an ophthalmological evaluation and:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Have visual acuity:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Of at least 20/80 in both eyes, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Between 20/80 and 20/200, with special permission of the Commission; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have 100 percent peripheral vision in both eyes.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>