Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0480-01-.22 - GUIDELINES FOR CONTACT LENSES
(1) Supervision of
Optometrist or Ophthalmologist Required - T.C.A. §
63-14-102 provides that a
dispensing optician may not fit contact lenses except in the presence of and
under the direct supervision of a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist. In
accordance with the statutory requirement, the following procedures shall be
followed in filling a prescription for contact lenses:
(a) Upon delivery of a written prescription
by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, the dispensing optician performs the
necessary mechanical operations to prepare the lenses in conformity with the
prescription.
(b) The licensed
dispensing optician will deliver the contact lenses to the patient and inform
of the potential need to return to the office of the ophthalmologist or
optometrist to ascertain proper fitting and for follow-up care.
(c) The dispensing optician shall instruct
the patient to keep in contact with his ophthalmologist or optometrist and that
any problems whatsoever should be diagnosed by the ophthalmologist or
optometrist.
(2)
Instructions - Although the ophthalmologist or optometrist will instruct the
patient on methods of insertion and removal of the contact lenses, the
dispensing optician shall thoroughly instruct the patient on the use and care
of the contact lenses.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-101, 63-14-101, and 63-14-102.
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