Montana Code 72-17-311. Eye enucleations — enucleators — qualifications
72-17-311. Eye enucleations — enucleators — qualifications. (1) Eye enucleations for purposes of anatomical gifts may be performed:
Terms Used In Montana Code 72-17-311
- Enucleator: means an individual who is certified pursuant to 72-17-311 to remove or process eyes or parts of eyes. See Montana Code 72-17-102
- Ophthalmologist: means a licensed physician or surgeon who specializes in the treatment or correction of diseases of the eye. See Montana Code 72-17-102
- surgeon: means an individual licensed or otherwise authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathy and surgery under the laws of any state. See Montana Code 72-17-102
- Tissue: means a portion of the human body other than an organ, an eye, or blood unless the blood is donated for the purpose of research or education. See Montana Code 72-17-102
(a)by a licensed physician or surgeon; or
(b)by an enucleator trained in eye enucleation.
(2)An acceptable course in eye enucleation must include the anatomy and physiology of the eye, instruction in maintaining a sterile field during the enucleation procedure, and use of appropriate instruments and sterile procedures for removal and preservation of corneal tissue.
(3)Certification of satisfactory completion of a course in eye enucleation must be provided by the ophthalmologist who teaches the course. This certification qualifies an enucleator to perform eye enucleations for a period of 3 years from the date of completion of the course.