Rule 30-2901-6.1 - Contact Lens Prescriptions(a) No person, other than persons licensed or regulated by Section 73-19-61 shall sell, dispense, or serve as a conduit for the sale or dispensing of contact lenses to the ultimate user of such contact lenses in the state through the mail or any other means other than direct in-person delivery, to such ultimate user by such person after having personally ascertained by reliable means the identity of the deliverer.(b) The written contact lens prescription of a licensed optometrist is the same as mentioned in Section 73-19-61 of the Act shall include the name of the patient, the date the prescription is written, and the expiration date of the prescription written in letter form. The foregoing information is necessary to assist any party filling the prescription in identifying the party for whom the prescription has been written and to ensure the prescription is current.(c) In order to fill contact lens prescriptions the original current prescription or a copy of the current original prescription signed by the licensed practitioner is required in hard copy form.(d) A contact lens prescription is valid for one (1) year. The practicing Optometrist is required to release the contact lens prescription whether the patient asks for it or not. The optometrist cannot require the patient to pay an extra fee or purchase contact lenses. The patient must sign acknowledgement of receipt.(e) The prescribing doctor or the entity filling the prescription is required to arrange for appropriate follow-up care within thirty (30) days.(f) The written prescription for hard contact lenses may include in addition to the foregoing, the following: (2) Sphere power with cylinder and axis, as necessary(5) Secondary curve-radius and width(8) Degree of Blend (light, medium, heavy)(g) The written prescription for soft contact lens may include the following: (2) Sphere power with cylinder and axis, as necessary(3) Manufacturer's name or Brand(4) The prescribing doctor or the entity filling the prescription is responsible for arranging appropriate follow-up care and any other information needed to adequately fill the prescription.(5) Diameter, when appropriate30 Miss. Code. R. 2901-6.1