Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 380 - Optometry
Section 20-137. - Exemption. Use of title “Doctor”.

The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to physicians and surgeons authorized to practice under the laws of this state, nor to any person who sells spectacles or eyeglasses on prescription from any such physician or certified optometrist; provided such person shall not attempt to measure the vision of the eye. No person granted a certificate under the terms of this chapter shall display or use the title “Doctor” or its synonym, either by way of prefix or otherwise, unless, at the same time, he appends to his name words indicating that he is an optometrist. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 20-138a.

(1949 Rev., S. 4498.)
Exemption in section does not apply to opticians act. 13 CS 147.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards

Chapter 380 - Optometry

Section 20-127. - Definitions. Scope of practice. License renewal forms.

Section 20-128. - Examining board.

Section 20-128a. - Board of examiners. Regulations.

Section 20-129. - Regulations. Meetings. Records. Reports.

Section 20-130. - Qualifications for practice of optometry. Examination. Fees.

Section 20-131 and 20-132. - License; fee for; display of. Regulations concerning license; duplicate licenses.

Section 20-132a. - Definitions. Renewal of licenses. Continuing education. Exceptions.

Section 20-133. - Disciplinary action. Grounds.

Section 20-133a. - Restrictions on employment of optometrists.

Section 20-133b. - Professional liability insurance required, when. Amount of insurance. Reporting requirements.

Section 20-133c. - Optometrists. Agreements, leases or other contracts. Prohibited provisions.

Section 20-134 and 20-135. - Hearing on suspension or revocation of license. Appeal.

Section 20-136. - Examination of school children.

Section 20-137. - Exemption. Use of title “Doctor”.

Section 20-138. - Penalty.

Section 20-138a. - Construction of chapter. Penalty for practice without a license.

Section 20-138b. - Interference with choice of physician or optometrist for vision care prohibited. Offer by health care center or preferred provider network of ophthalmologic care to include optometric care and equal access to plans and policies. Re...

Section 20-138c. - Optometrists as members of certain advisory committees.

Section 20-138d. - Coverage of services of optometrists under health insurance policies.