§59-646.3. Contact lens prescription requirements.

59 OK Stat § 59-646.3 (2019) (N/A)

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A. A contact lens prescription shall include the following:

1. The ophthalmic information necessary to accurately fabricate or dispense the lenses, including the lens manufacturer, lens series/brand name and the lens material, if applicable;

2. Power and base curve;

3. Name, license number, telephone number and, for written orders, the signature of the prescribing optometrist;

4. Patient's name and address, expiration date of the prescription and number of refills or lenses permitted; and

5. The date of issuance.

B. A contact lens prescription may also include the diameter, axis, add power, cylinder, peripheral curve, optical zone and center thickness.

C. A prescription for visual aid glasses shall include the following:

1. The name, license number, telephone number and, for written orders, the signature of the prescribing optometrist;

2. The patient's name;

3. The date of issuance; and

4. The value of all parameters the Oklahoma-licensed optometrist has deemed necessary to dispense corrective lenses appropriate for a patient.

D. An Oklahoma-licensed optometrist shall not refuse to release a prescription for contact lenses or visual aid glasses to a patient.

Added by Laws 2019, c. 427, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.

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