N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 15 § 5.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 5.2 - Definitions

(a) Corrective lens. A lens which corrects a refractive condition in the eye. A corrective lens, as used in this Part, does not include telescopic lenses.

(b) Telescopic lens. A lens which is a corrective lens and which uses magnification as the main means of obtaining minimal visual acuity.

(c) Carrier lens. A lens in which a telescopic device is mounted. It may or may not have a refractive correction.

(d) Statement. For the purposes of this Part, a statement submitted by an optometrist, optician, physician assistant or registered nurse may only refer to a nonmedical visual condition. A statement submitted by a licensed physician or ophthalmologist may refer to a medical or nonmedical visual condition.

(e) Test object size for determining horizontal field of vision. The test object size for determining the horizontal field of vision must be either a white 3mm size test object at a one-half meter distance or a white 6mm size test object at a one-meter distance or the equivalent angular size for any test distance.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 15 § 5.2