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Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-101 Definition — Applicability
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(a) (1) The “practice of optometry” means the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions of the human eye, lid, adnexa, and visual system, including the removal of foreign bodies from the cornea, conjunctiva, lid, or adnexa but shall exclude other surgery of …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-102 Exemptions
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(1) This chapter does not:(1) Apply to physicians and surgeons nor to persons who sell eyeglasses, spectacles, lenses, contact lenses, frames, mountings, or prisms at wholesale on individual prescriptions to optometrists, physicians, and surgeons;(2) Prohibit the sale of ready-ma…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-103 Status of profession
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The practice of optometry is declared to be a learned profession, and the same rights, powers, and duties are declared to attach thereto as attach to other learned professions.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-104 Unlawful practice
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(1) The following acts are declared to be unlawful:(1) The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter;(2) For any optometrist, physician, or surgeon to advertise in any manner, either directly or indirectly, any fraudulent, false, or misleading statement as to the skill o…