Any of the following shall constitute the prescribing of contact lenses except when performed by or under the direction of and direct physical supervision of a person licensed under SDCL 36-4:

1. (1) Determining whether or not a patient may safely and comfortably wear contact lenses;
2. (2) Evaluating the physical fit of a contact lens through use of a "black light" and fluorescein or any similar substance;
3. (3) Evaluating the physical fit of a contact lens through the use of a biomicroscope or a similar instrument with magnification qualities;
4. (4) Using a phoropter, hand-held lens, or any automated instrument for the purpose of determining the prescription or change in prescription necessary in a contact lens;
5. (5) Using a spectacle prescription or a prescription determined through the use of a vertometer, or its equivalent, on a pair of spectacles as a basis for designing, manufacturing, or duplicating a new contact lens;
6. (6) Prescribing a schedule of time for wearing of contact lenses for a patient;
7. (7) Measuring and evaluating the curvature of the cornea through any means by any instrument including photographic, mechanical, or reflected light methods; and
8. (8) Determining the type and design of contact lenses and care procedure for the wearing of contact lenses.

Source: 3 SDR 92, effective July 12, 1977; 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 13 SDR 44, effective October 20, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 36-7-15.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-1.