Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-593
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Public policy
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It is the public policy of the State of Oklahoma that
optometrists rendering visual care to its citizens shall practice in
an ethical, professional manner; that their practices be free from
any appearance of commercialism; that the visual welfare of the
patient be the prime consideration at all times; and that
optometrists shall not be associated with any nonprofessional person
or persons in any manner which might degrade or reduce the quality
of visual care received by the citizens of this state; provided that
renting a separate area or room and practicing optometry within or
adjacent to a retail store pursuant to Section 944 of this title
shall not be considered a violation of this section.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 615
optometrists rendering visual care to its citizens shall practice in
an ethical, professional manner; that their practices be free from
any appearance of commercialism; that the visual welfare of the
patient be the prime consideration at all times; and that
optometrists shall not be associated with any nonprofessional person
or persons in any manner which might degrade or reduce the quality
of visual care received by the citizens of this state; provided that
renting a separate area or room and practicing optometry within or
adjacent to a retail store pursuant to Section 944 of this title
shall not be considered a violation of this section.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 615
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