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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 367 CONSUMER PROTECTION
367.685 Prerequisites for writing contact lens prescriptions.

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Page 1 of 1 367.685 Prerequisites for writing contact lens prescriptions. A contact lens fitting shall be complete and a contact lens prescription may be written <br>when: <br>(1) The optometrist, osteopath, or physician has completed all measurements, tests, and examinations necessary to satisfy his or her professional judgment that the patient is <br>a viable candidate to wear contact lenses, recognizing that more than one (1) visit <br>between the patient and the optometrist, osteopath, or physician may be required; <br>and (2) Contact lenses suitable for the patient's eyes have been evaluated and fitted by the optometrist, osteopath, or physician to the patient's eyes and the optometrist, <br>osteopath, or physician is satisfied with the fitting based on the visual needs of the <br>patient. The patient shall be entitled to receive a copy of the contact lens prescription until its <br>expiration date. Effective: June 24, 2003 <br>History: Created 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 6, effective June 24, 2003.

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