22 Tex. Admin. Code § 181.2

Current through Reg. 49, No. 49; December 6, 2024

Section 181.2 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the contents clearly indicate otherwise.

(1) Contact lens prescription--a written prescription that contains the following information:

(A) the patient's name;

(B) the date the prescription was issued;

(C) the contact lens manufacturer, if needed;

(D) the expiration date of the prescription, which shall be one year or more unless the health of the patient requires an earlier expiration date;

(E) the signature of the physician or a verification of the prescription as described by Tex. Occ. Code Section 353.1015;

(F) the total number of lenses authorized and recommended replacement intervals if the prescription is for disposable contact lenses;

(G) the brand name or model type of the lens prescribed;

(H) the lens power;

(I) the base curve measurements; and

(J) the diameter.

(2) Disposable contact lenses--soft contact lenses that:

(A) are dispensed in sealed packages;

(B) are sterilized and sealed by the manufacturer; and

(C) according to the wearing instructions suggest the lenses be replaced at an interval of less than three months.

22 Tex. Admin. Code § 181.2

The provisions of this §181.2 adopted to be effective March 4, 1998, 23 TexReg 1950; amended to be adopted March 7, 2002, 27 TexReg 1488; amended to be effective September 20, 2007, 32 TexReg 6315