NRS 636.2893
Requirements for issuance of certificate: Regulations.

The Board shall adopt regulations that prescribe the requirements for the issuance of a certificate to treat persons diagnosed with glaucoma pursuant to NRS 636.2895. The requirements must include, without limitation:

1.

A license to practice optometry in this State;

2.

The successful completion of the “Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease Examination” administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry or an equivalent examination approved by the Board;

3.

Proof that each optometrist who applies for a certificate has treated at least 15 persons who were:

(a)

Diagnosed with glaucoma by an ophthalmologist licensed in this State; and

(b)

Treated by the optometrist, in consultation with that ophthalmologist, for at least 12 consecutive months; and

4.

A certificate to administer and prescribe pharmaceutical agents issued pursuant to NRS 636.288.

Source: Section 636.2893 — Requirements for issuance of certificate: Regulations., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-636.­html#NRS636Sec2893.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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