Section 34. Foreign Reciprocity. —

No foreigner shall be admitted to the optometric board examinations unless he proves in the manner prescribed by the Rules of Court that by specific provision of law, the country of which he is a citizen, subject or national, either admits Filipino citizens to the practice of optometry without restriction, or allows them to practice optometry after an examination on terms of strict and absolute equality with citizens, subjects or nationals of said country, including the unconditional recognition of prerequisite degrees prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education: Provided, however, That the Board, upon approval by the PRC, may grant a special permit to a foreign optometrist to practice the profession in this country whether or not reciprocity exists between his country and the Philippines and under such conditions as may be determined by the Board, if such foreigner is internationally known to be an outstanding expert in the profession or a well-known specialist in any of its branches, and that his services will promote the advancement of the profession in the Philippines. The Board is also hereby authorized to prescribe, upon approval by the PRC, additional requirements or grant certain privileges to foreigners, seeking registration in the Philippines if the same privileges are granted to or some additional requirements are required of citizens of the Philippines in acquiring the same certificate in his country.