111-8. Investigations; eye examination and treatment.
The Department of Health and Human Services shall continue to make inquiries concerning the cause of blindness, to learn what proportion of these cases are preventable, and to inaugurate and cooperate in any measure for the State it deems advisable. The Department of Health and Human Services may arrange for the examination of the eyes of blind and visually impaired persons and may secure and pay for medical and surgical treatment for these persons whenever in the judgment of a qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist the eyes of this person may be benefited by the treatment. (1935, c. 53, s. 7; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 6.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind
Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.
§ 111-4 - Register of State's blind.
§ 111-6.1 - Rehabilitation center for the blind and visually impaired.
§ 111-8 - Investigations; eye examination and treatment.
§ 111-11.1 - Jurisdiction of certain Divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services.
§ 111-12.1 - Acceptance of private contributions for particular facilities authorized.
§ 111-12.2 - Contributions treated as State funds to match federal funds.
§ 111-12.3 - Rules and regulations as to receiving and expending contributions.
§ 111-12.5 - Reserve and operating capital fund.
§ 111-12.6 - Disposition of funds deposited with or transferred to State Treasurer.