An Act relative to prescription eyewear
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to clarify and expand the ability of licensed physicians and registered optometrists to prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Currently, the specific rules around who can issue these prescriptions are not clearly defined. The bill aims to standardize this process, ensuring that more healthcare providers can fulfill this need for patients. It intends to improve access to vision care by removing potential barriers to prescription issuance.
Key provisions
- Allows licensed physicians and registered optometrists to issue written prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Clarifies the scope of practice for prescribing vision correction devices.
- Aims to improve access to prescription eyewear.
Who is affected
- Patients needing eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Licensed Physicians
- Registered Optometrists
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