PDFWAC 246-851-520

Contact lens prescription defined.

A contact lens prescription is a written, signed order from an optometrist to another optometrist, physician, or dispensing optician describing optical and physical characteristics of the contact lenses to be dispensed. It shall be based upon a comprehensive vision and eye health examination, followed by a diagnostic or trial evaluation, and a final evaluation of the contact lens on the eye by a prescribing doctor.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.54.070(2). WSR 02-10-065, § 246-851-520, filed 4/26/02, effective 5/27/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.54.070. WSR 92-20-048 (Order 308B), § 246-851-520, filed 9/30/92, effective 10/31/92.]