449.19 Referral to other health care professionals. If, during the course of examining a person, an optometrist determines the existence of a pathological condition requiring treatment outside the scope of the practice of optometry, the op-
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tometrist shall so advise the person and shall refer the person to an appropriate health care professional, as defined in s. 180.1901 (1m), for further evaluation. History: 1977 c. 280; 1989 a. 31; 2005 a. 297.