Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-824 - Dispensing opticians
Section 246-824-220 - Retention of eyeglass and contact lens records
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-824-220
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
Dispensing opticians shall maintain eyeglass and contact lens records for a minimum of five years.
(1) Eyeglass records must at a minimum include:
(a) A copy of the original
prescription.
(b) A copy of the
refractive powers obtained when neutralizing an eyeglass lens for the purpose
of duplicating the lens and the date the lens was neutralized.
(2) Contact lens records must at a minimum include:
(a) The written prescription;
(b) Base curve (posterior radius
of curvature);
(c) Thickness when
applicable;
(d)
Secondary/peripheral curve, when applicable;
(e) Power of lens dispensed;
(f) Lens material, brand name or
manufacturer;
(g) Diameter, when
applicable;
(h) Suggested wearing
schedule and care regimen;
(i)
Color, when applicable.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070, 43.17.060 and 43.70.040. 94-06-047, § 246-824-220, filed 3/1/94, effective 4/1/94.
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