367.681 Contents of contact lens prescription -- Contents of prescription for visual
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aid glasses -- Refusal to release prescription prohibited.
(1)A contact lens prescription shall include the following:
(a)The ophthalmic information necessary to accurately fabricate or dispense the
lenses, including the lens manufacturer, lens series, and the lens material if
applicable;
(b)Power and base curve;
(c)Name, license number, telephone number, and for written orders, the signature
of the prescribing optometrist, osteopath, or physician;
(d)Patient's name and address, expiration date of the prescription, and number of
refills or lenses permitted; and
(e)The date of issuance.
(2)A contact lens prescription may also include the diameter, axis, add power, cylinder,
peripheral curve, optical zone, and center thickness.
(3)A prescription for visual aid glasses shall include the following:
(a)The name, license number, telephone number, and for written orders, the
signature of the prescribing optometrist, osteopath, or physician;
(b)The patient's name;
(c)The date of issuance; and
(d)The value of all parameters the licensed optometrist, osteopath, or physician
has deemed necessary to dispense corrective lenses appropriate for a patient.
(4)A licensed optometrist, osteopath, or physician shall not refuse to release a
prescription for contact lenses or visual aid glasses to a patient.