# South Dakota Board of Optometry Rule Summary The South Dakota Board of Optometry updated its licensing and practice standards to modernize exam terminology, clarify when optometrists can delegate tasks and provide remote care, strengthen office equipment requirements, and streamline corporate registration. Key changes include requiring newly licensed optometrists to pass four specific National Board exams (with updated names) rather than older references; allowing trained unlicensed staff to assist under optometrist supervision on non-clinical tasks; establishing rules for telehealth services that require a recent in-person visit (within 3 years) and a second camera system for remote practices; adding a second ophthalmoscope to the required office equipment list; and removing a $50 corporate registration fee in favor of state law requirements. These changes take effect August 14, 2022, and apply to optometrists seeking licensure, those using staff support, and practices offering remote eye care services.
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Clarifies licensing standards by updating the national board examination terminology, creates guidelines for delegation, clarifying telehealth standards, updates minimum office equipment, clarifies office inspection requirements, and updates provisions relating to corporate practice registration
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