Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 636 - Optometry
PRESCRIPTIONS
Section 636.670 - Contents

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 636.670

Current through September 16, 2024

1. A prescription for spectacle lenses must specify the refractive power necessary for best vision.

2. A prescription for polymethylmethacrylate (Hydrophobic) contact lenses must specify the base curve, diameter and refractive power of the lenses.

3. A prescription for rigid gas permeable contact lenses must:

(a) Specify the base curve, diameter and refractive power of the lenses;

(b) Specify the:
(1) Brand name or manufacturer and type of lens; or

(2) Actual materials desired; and

(c) State whether the prescription is for daily wear or for a stated maximum number of 24-hour periods.

4. A prescription for soft contact lenses must:

(a) Specify the base curve or equivalent, diameter and refractive power of the lenses;

(b) Specify the:
(1) Brand name and type of lens; or

(2) Actual materials desired; and

(c) State whether the prescription is for daily wear or for a stated maximum number of 24-hour periods.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Optometry, eff. 6-15-90-Substituted in revision for NAC 636.720; A by R066-19A, eff. 10/24/2022; A by R101-24A, eff. 8/28/2024

NRS 636.125, 636.387

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