15 U.S.C. § 7602
Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
A prescriber may require payment of fees for an eye examination, fitting, and evaluation before the release of a contact lens prescription, but only if the prescriber requires immediate payment in the case of an examination that reveals no requirement for ophthalmic goods. For purposes of the preceding sentence, presentation of proof of insurance coverage for that service shall be deemed to be a payment.
15 U.S.C. § 7602
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATESection effective 60 days after Dec. 6, 2003, see section 12 of Pub. L. 108-164 set out as a note under section 7601 of this title.
- contact lens prescription
- The term "contact lens prescription" means a prescription, issued in accordance with State and Federal law, that contains sufficient information for the complete and accurate filling of a prescription, including the following:(A) Name of the patient.(B) Date of examination.(C) Issue date and expiration date of prescription.(D) Name, postal address, telephone number, and facsimile telephone number of prescriber.(E) Power, material or manufacturer or both.(F) Base curve or appropriate designation.(G) Diameter, when appropriate.(H) In the case of a private label contact lens, name of manufacturer, trade name of private label brand, and, if applicable, trade name of equivalent brand name.
- prescriber
- The term "prescriber" means, with respect to contact lens prescriptions, an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or other person permitted under State law to issue prescriptions for contact lenses in compliance with any applicable requirements established by the Food and Drug Administration.