Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 9 - TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 181 - CONTACT LENS PRESCRIPTIONS
Section 181.2 - Definitions
Universal Citation: 22 TX Admin Code ยง 181.2
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the contents clearly indicate otherwise.
(1) Contact lens prescription--a written prescription that contains the following information:
(A) the patient's name;
(B) the date the prescription was
issued;
(C) the contact lens
manufacturer, if needed;
(D) the
expiration date of the prescription, which shall be one year or more unless the
health of the patient requires an earlier expiration date;
(E) the signature of the physician or a
verification of the prescription as described by Tex. Occ. Code Section
353.1015;
(F) the total number of
lenses authorized and recommended replacement intervals if the prescription is
for disposable contact lenses;
(G)
the brand name or model type of the lens prescribed;
(H) the lens power;
(I) the base curve measurements;
and
(J) the diameter.
(2) Disposable contact lenses--soft contact lenses that:
(A) are
dispensed in sealed packages;
(B)
are sterilized and sealed by the manufacturer; and
(C) according to the wearing instructions
suggest the lenses be replaced at an interval of less than three
months.
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