When can an optometrist release a patients contact lens prescription?
An optometrist shall, free of charge, release a copy of a patients contact lens prescription directly to the patient upon completion of the contact lens fitting. An optometrist shall, free of charge, release a copy of a patients contact lens prescription directly to a licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist, or ophthalmic dispenser upon either the oral or written request of a patient. Top • When can an optometrist release a patients eyeglass prescription? After the completion of a patients comprehensive eye examination, and upon the patients request, a copy of the patients prescription for eyeglasses shall be given, free of charge, to the patient or to another optometrist, ophthalmologist, or ophthalmic dispenser acting on the patients behalf. Top • What does the initials “O.D.” mean after the name of an optometrist? The initials “O.D.” stands for Doctor of Optometry which is the degree obtained by an optometrist upon graduation from a College of Optometry. Top • When do I have to notify
