In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Asynchronous” means not occurring in real time. “In-person” means within the physical presence of the patient. “Interpretive services” means reading and analyzing images, tracings, or specimens through telehealth or giving interpretations based on visual, auditory, thermal, or ultrasonic patterns or other patterns as may evolve with technology. “Synchronous” means occurring in real time. “Telehealth” has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §1-1001, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Telehealth practitioner” means a Maryland licensed optometrist performing telehealth services within the scope of practice.