Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-851 - Optometrists
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Section 246-851-520 - Contact lens prescription defined
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-851-520
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
A contact lens prescription is a written, signed order from an optometrist to another optometrist, physician, or dispensing optician describing optical and physical characteristics of the contact lenses to be dispensed. It shall be based upon a comprehensive vision and eye health examination, followed by a diagnostic or trial evaluation, and a final evaluation of the contact lens on the eye by a prescribing doctor.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.54.070(2). 02-10-065, § 246-851-520, filed 4/26/02, effective 5/27/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.54.070. 92-20-048 (Order 308B), § 246-851-520, filed 9/30/92, effective 10/31/92.
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