Section 2: Interpretation

2. Interpretation In this Act— “Board” means the Opticians Registration Board established under section 3; “dispensing optician” means a person who— (a) fits and supplies optical applicances in accordance with a prescription from an ophthalmic optician, an opticien-lunetier or an ophthalmologist; and (b) after satisfying the Board that he is suitably qualified— (i) fits and supplies contact lenses; and (ii) uses such medication as surface anaesthetics and colouring agents as may be necessary for that purpose; “ophthalmic optician” means a person who— (a) evaluates visual acuity and prescribes, fits and supplies optical applicances for remedial purposes; and (b) uses such equipment and such medication as miotics, cycloplegics, mydriatics, surface anaesthetics and colouring agents as may be necessary for that purpose; “ophthalmologist” means a medical practitioner who holds a recognised post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology; O7 – 1 [Issue 1] “optical appliance” means an appliance designated to correct, remedy or relieve a defect of sight; “optician” means a dispensing optician, an ophthalmic optician or an opticien-lunetier; “opticien-lunetier” means a person who— (a) evaluates visual acuity and prescribes, fits and supplies optical appliances for remedial purposes in respect of persons above the age of 16; but (b) does not use any medication for that purpose except for the fitting of contact lenses; “Permanent Secretary” means the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for the subject of health; “register” means the register of opticians referred to in section 4. [S. 2 amended by Act 13 of 1985.]