Alaska § 08.72.278 - Limitation on practice.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.72.278 — Limitation on practice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.72.278. Limitation on practice.
(a) A licensee may perform the services of optometry as defined in AS 08.72.300 only if the services are within the scope of the licensee's education, training, and experience as established by regulations adopted by the board.
(b) A licensee may not perform ophthalmic surgery unless the procedure is (1) within the scope of the licensee's education and training from an accredited school of optometry; and
(2) authorized by regulations adopted by the board.
(c) In this section, “ophthalmic surgery” means an invasive procedure in which human tissue is cut, ablated, or otherwise penetrated by incision, laser, or other means to treat diseases of the human eye, alter or correct refractive error, or alter or enhance cosmetic appearance; “ophthalmic surgery” does not include the procedure described under AS 08.72.273 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 08.72.278
What does Alaska Statutes § 08.72.278 cover?
Section 08.72.278 ("Limitation on practice.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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