There is created the "medical eye care and sight conservation program" which shall be operated and administered by the commission for the blind. The medical eye care and sight conservation program shall serve persons who meet the program qualifications established by the commission and who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services.
History: 1953 Comp., § 12-26-14, enacted by Laws 1976, ch. 39, § 1; 1986, ch. 108, § 15.
Cross references. — For Special Medical Needs Act, see Chapter 27, Article 4 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 7 - Blind and Disabled Persons
Section 28-7-3 - Equal right to use public facilities.
Section 28-7-4 - Driver to take precautions approaching blind; liability for damage.
Section 28-7-5 - Interference with rights of blind; penalty.
Section 28-7-6 - Annual proclamation of white cane safety day by governor.
Section 28-7-7 - Policy of state on employment of persons with a disability.
Section 28-7-8 to 28-7-12 - Repealed.
Section 28-7-13 - Prohibiting influence against joining organizations for the visually handicapped.
Section 28-7-14 - Medical eye care.
Section 28-7-15 - Short title.
Section 28-7-16 - Commission for the blind created.
Section 28-7-17 - Commission for the blind; powers and duties.
Section 28-7-19 - Qualification as blind; examinations required.
Section 28-7-20 - Corrective medical services.