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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. “Comprehensive examination” means an examination of a patient which is conducted in person and during which all of the following tests, procedures or actions are performed:
(a) The documentation of the primary reason for which the examination is conducted;
(b) A review of the medical history and ocular history of both the patient and his or her immediate family;
(c) A review of any medications used by the patient;
(d) A review of any allergies of the patient;
(e) A review of documentation identifying the patient's primary care physician;
(f) General medical observations, including, without limitation, neurological and psychological orientation;
(g) Eye pressure;
(h) Gross, confrontation or formal visual fields;
(i) A basic sensorimotor examination;
(j) A complete pupillary assessment, including, without limitation, an examination of the presence of an afferent pupillary defect;
(k) Eye alignment;
(l) Visual acuities;
(m) Keratometry or autokeratometry;
(n) Anterior segment examination using a slit beam and magnification, as through a biomicroscope slit lamp, to include ocular adnexa, eyelid, eyelashes, conjunctiva, pupil, cornea, anterior chamber and lens;
(o) Posterior segment examination that includes the examination of the optic nerve, macula, retina and vessels; and
(p) A review and assessment of all data collected pursuant to paragraphs (a) to (o), inclusive, and the development of a plan to provide necessary treatment.
2. The term includes an examination in which a test, procedure or action specified in paragraphs (a) to (p), inclusive, of subsection 1 was not performed if the person conducting the examination was unable to perform the test, procedure or action and used an alternative method to obtain comparable data to that which would have been obtained by the proper performance of the test, procedure or action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 636.0175. “Comprehensive examination” defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-636-0175/
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