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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, First Regular Session
eyeglasses; prescriptions
Purpose
States that a prescription for ophthalmic lens, by a physician or optometrist, is valid for two years unless otherwise specified.
Background
Ophthalmic lenses, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, consist of lenses that assist in the compensation of uneven eye shape or refractive errors to properly bend light into the eye for correction of vision (Mayo Clinic).
An optometric prescription for ophthalmic lenses is required to include: 1) the patient's name; 2) refractive power of the lenses; 3) information pertaining to the licensee, including the licensee's name, contact information and signature; and 4) the date of the examination and expiration of the prescription. All optometric prescriptions must be provided to the patient upon completion of an eye exam (A.A.C. R4-21-306).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Specifies that a prescription for ophthalmic lenses, other than contact lenses, is valid for two years unless otherwise specified by the prescribing medical or osteopathic physician or optometrist.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
January 13, 2023
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