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Orthoptic Services (745) #
Service Code Definition: #
A regional center shall classify a vendor as a provider of orthoptic services if the vendor is:
(A) An orthoptic technician who is validly certified by the American Orthoptic Council and provides the following services:
1. Treats an individual’s defective visual habits.
2. Treats defects of binocular vision and muscle imbalance by exercise and visual training, and re-educating the individual’s visual habits.
(B) An optometrist who is validly licensed as an optometrist by the California State Board of Optometry and provides the following services:
1. Examines the eye for defects and faults of refraction; and
2. Prescribes correctional lenses or exercises.
