In addition to arranging and paying for examinations to determine blindness, the commission may arrange and pay for medical and surgical treatment of blind persons whenever a listed ophthalmologist judges that the treatment will be beneficial.
History: Laws 1986, ch. 108, ยง 6.
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Section 28-7-8 to 28-7-12 - Repealed.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.