Nevada § 636.185 - Scope of examination

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 636.185 — Scope of examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 636.185. Scope of examination

1. An examination, other than one conducted solely for reexamination of an examinee

who has failed in a previous examination, must include testing in the following areas: (a) General anatomy. (b) General physiology. (c) Ocular anatomy. (d) Ocular physiology. (e) Ocular pathology. (f) Geometric optics. (g) Physiological optics. (h) Theoretical optometry. (i) Practical optometry. (j) Retinoscopy and ophthalmic instruments. (k) Ophthalmoscopy and biomicroscopy. (l) Neurology, visual fields and perimetry. (m) Vision therapy. (n) Clinical optometry. (o) Contact lenses. (p) Pharmacology. (q) Statutes and regulations governing the practice of optometry. (r) Such other areas as the Board may prescribe. 2. An examination must also provide for an evaluation of the examinee's knowledge

of the following areas: (a) Basic science. (b) Clinical science. (c) Care and management of patients.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 636.185

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 636.185 cover?

Section 636.185 ("Scope of examination") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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