Florida Administrative Code
64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
64B12 - Board of Opticianry
Chapter 64B12-10 - STANDARD OF PRACTICE FOR LICENSED OPTICIANS
Section 64B12-10.009 - Contact Lens Fitting

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 64B12-10.009

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

The technical fitting of contact lenses is embraced in the field of optical dispensing.

(1) A licensed optician may fill, fit, adapt or dispense soft contact lenses, extended wear contact lenses or hard contact lenses only to the extent authorized and under the supervision of the prescribing medical doctor or optometrist.

(2) A licensed optician who has been certified by the Board pursuant to rule Chapter 64B12-14, F.A.C., may fill, fit, adapt or dispense prescribed soft contact lenses so long as the requirements and standards of practice set forth in rule Chapter 64B12-14, F.A.C., and the equipment requirements set forth in Rule 64B12-10.007, F.A.C., are met.

Rulemaking Authority 484.005(4) FS. Law Implemented 484.002(3) FS.

New 12-6-79, Amended 12-10-81, Formerly 21P-10.09, Amended 5-31-87, Formerly 21P-10.009, 61G13-10.009, 59U-10.009.

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