The commission may arrange for the examination of the eyes of visually handicapped persons and may secure and pay for medical and surgical treatment for such persons whenever in the judgment of an ophthalmologist the eyes of such person may be benefited thereby. Whenever, upon examination by an ophthalmologist any person is found to have no vision or vision with glasses which is so defective as to prevent the performance of ordinary activities for which eyesight is essential, such examining ophthalmologist shall, within thirty days, report the results of the examination to the commission.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-295; 1966 (54) 2325.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 25 - Commission For The Blind
Section 43-25-30. Powers and duties of commission.
Section 43-25-70. Concession stands.
Section 43-25-80. Fund for treatment and training of visually handicapped.
Section 43-25-90. Right to and procedures at hearings and appeals; effect of appeal.
Section 43-25-100. Transfer of certain powers and duties of Division for the Blind to Commission.