### Question
How is the "eye or eye and ear unit" defined?


### Answer
The term **eye or eye and ear unit** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395l* as follows -

> a physically separate or distinct unit containing separate surgical suites devoted solely to eye or eye and ear services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

