New Mexico Administrative Code

A. "NBEO" means the national board of examiners in optometry. B. "NBEO Part I" refers to the NBEO basic science exam. C. "NBEO Part II" refers to the NBEO clinical science exam. D. "NBEO Part III" refers to the NBEO patient care exam which consists of PMP's (patient management); …

A. As of January 15, 1995, all candidates, except those who have met the qualification requirements set forth in Subsections A and B of 16.16.4.8 NMAC and have been approved by the board as candidates for licensure by endorsement, shall be required to pass Part I, Part II, Part I…

A. As of January 15, 1995, all candidates for licensure shall be required to take the board's licensing examination, consisting of a jurisprudence exam and a clinical practicum exam. B. The board examination shall only be seen by board members, individuals preparing and administe…

New Mexico Board of Optometry.

It is the licensee's responsibility to provide immediate written notification to the Board of any changes in addresses, phone numbers, and practice location(s).

Part 6 of Chapter 16 applies to all applicants qualified for optometric licensure in New Mexico.

The authority for Part 6 of Chapter 16 is NMSA 1978 Section 61-2-4; Section 61-2-8; Section 61-2-9.B; Section 61-2-9.1; Section 61-2-11 and 61-2-12.A and E (1995 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

October 14, 1995, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 6 of Chapter 16 is to establish the rules and procedures for licensure of candidates who have met all the qualifications for licensure to practice optometry in New Mexico.

[RESERVED]

After the applicant has met all application, examination, and licensure requirements, and has paid the required license and certificate fees, the applicant will be issued a license to practice optometry in New Mexico.

The licensee must display the license to practice optometry in a conspicuous place in his principal office or place of business.

New Mexico Board of Optometry.

Before a New Mexico optometric physician may administer, dispense, or prescribe any of the controlled substances which are allowed by the Optometry Act (Section 61-2-10.2) and for which a DEA registration is required, he/she must be registered by the New Mexico board of pharmacy …

Only those optometrists who have been certified as provided in 16.16.7.11 NMAC may use the title of "optometric physician".

A prescription written for a pharmaceutical agent shall include an order given individually for the person for whom prescribed, either directly from the prescriber to the pharmacist or indirectly by means of a written or electronic order signed by the prescriber, that bears the f…

All New Mexico licensed optometrists shall have pharmaceutical certification as determined by the board prior to licensure and may use the title "optometric physician".

Part 7 of Chapter 16 applies to all currently licensed New Mexico optometrists and to all applicants for licensure by the Board.

The authority for Part 7 of Chapter 16 is NMSA 1978 Section 61-2-6.D. (10); Section 61-2-10; Section 61-2-10.2; Section 61-2-10.3.A, and Section 61-2-6.D. (1) and (2) (1995 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

October 14, 1995, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 7 of Chapter 16 is to set forth the requirements and procedures for certification in the use of diagnostic, therapeutic, and oral pharmaceuticals for use by qualified licensees in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular diseases.

"Certificate" means a document issued by the board certifying that the applicant has met the requirements for which the certificate is issued.

The licensee must display the pharmaceutical certificate(s) for which he has been qualified and certified by the Board in a conspicuous place at his/her principal office or place of business.

The New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act defines optometrists as prescribing practitioners. Subject to the provisions of the Optometry Act New Mexico licensed optometrists may prescribe or administer all pharmaceutical agents for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the…

New Mexico Board of Optometry.

Part 8 of Chapter 16 applies to all New Mexico licensees.

The authority for Part 8 of Chapter 16 is NMSA 1978, Section 61-2-10.2, Section 61-2-14.A, Section 61-2-6.D. (2) (1995 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

October 14, 1995, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 8 of Chapter 16 is to inform optometrists of the procedures to complete for certification before the optometrist can administer, dispense, and prescribe dangerous controlled substances in the treatment and management of ocular disease and conditions as provi…

A. "DEA" means the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. B. "dangerous controlled substances' means a drug or substance listed in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act. C. "Board of Pharmacy" means the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.

A. All New Mexico licensed optometric physicians must first register with the New Mexico board of pharmacy and the United States drug enforcement administration (DEA). B. Upon receipt of official recognition and authorization from the DEA, the board will send the board of pharmac…

A. Upon completion of the board of pharmacy's requirements, and upon receipt of a New Mexico registration for controlled substances from the board of pharmacy, the optometrist shall apply for a DEA registration number from the DEA. B. Upon receipt of a DEA registration number, th…

New Mexico Board of Optometry.

During the period of inactive status, the optometrist is prohibited from practicing optometry in the State of New Mexico.

Upon receipt of the written request the board shall provide the applicant with a reactivation application. A. The completed application and the required reactivation fee as defined in 16.16.2.19 NMAC shall be delivered to the board's consideration. B. Continuing education shall b…

A. If the board finds the request for reactivation and reactivation application in order and is satisfied that the applicant has fulfilled the requirements as specified; the board shall reactivate the applicant's license. B. The optometrist may not practice optometry in New Mexic…

A. The optometrist whose license was on inactive status in New Mexico will be ineligible for license reactivation if he or she is under investigation, is facing disciplinary proceedings, or has had a disciplinary action taken against his or her license in any jurisdiction while o…

A. Licenses on inactive status that are not reactivated within five (5) years from the date the inactive status was approved, shall become null and void (lapsed). Null and void (lapsed) licenses may not be reactivated. B. In order to practice optometry in New Mexico, the optometr…

Part 9 of Chapter 16 applies to all New Mexico optometry licensees who are not practicing in New Mexico, but are actively practicing in another state and would like to place their New Mexico licenses on inactive status rather than allow those licenses to expire, and possibly laps…

The authority for Part 9 of Chapter 16 is Section 61-2-12 and 61-2-6.D, NMSA 1978, (2003 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

March 15, 2004, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 9 of Chapter 16 is to set forth the requirements and procedures for placing a New Mexico license on inactive status. Through the inactive status process, licensees who live and practice outside of New Mexico can keep their New Mexico licenses valid instead o…