Contact Lenses

Question 1

What is the definition of a “prescription ophthalmic device”?

Answer 1

1. Spectacles
2. Contact lenses
3. Non-corrective CL for cosmetic

Question 2

Expiration date of the contact lenses cannot be less than how many years?

Answer 2

1-2 years

Question 3

What is the exception of a contact lens rx expiration date be less than 1 year and what should the clinician document in the record?

Answer 3

1. Patient’s history due to ocular or systemic diseases

2. Document the health related reason for the shortened expiration date

Question 4

When is the date of issuance for CL?

Answer 4

When patient receives a copy of their rx

Question 5

What can happen if a clinician establish an expiration date that is not consistent?

Answer 5

Unprofessional conduct

Question 6

What kind of cl can the clinician not provide a copy?

Answer 6

1. RGP
2. Bitoric GP
3. BF GP
4. Keratoconus lenses
5. Custom designed lenses

Question 7

T/F If a patient places an order with a CL seller, instead of a clinician, upon request of the seller (in absence of actual rx) the CL prescriber needs to confirm info directly with the seller

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What should be included in the CL rx prescription?

Answer 8

1. Power
2. Material/manufacturer
3. Base curve
4. Diameter
5. Expiration date

Question 9

Process of a CL fitting for a new patient and established patient

Answer 9

New patient: Initial eye exam, determine lens specification, initial fit of CL, and follow up

Established: Initial eye exam, determine if any changes with fitting

Question 10

What does the payment of CL fees include?

Answer 10

Eye exam, fitting and evaluation

Question 11

When can the clinician require immediate payment from the patient?

Answer 11

Examination revealed that no ophthalmic goods were required

Question 12

Can a clinician charge for verifying ophthalmic goods dispensed by another seller?

Answer 12

Yes, only at the time of the verification

Question 13

T/F No one can condition the availability of an exam, fitting or release of rx on the requirement that patient agrees to purchase CL from them

Answer 13

True

Question 14

T/F No one can have patient sign a form waiving or disclaiming the liability or responsibility of the clinician for accuracy of ophthalmic goods and services dispensed by another seller

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What happens if one failed to comply with the Contact Lens Prescription Release and Expiration?

Answer 15

Fine, suspension or revocation of license

Question 16

What is required info when the CL rx is less than 1 year?

Answer 16

1. Documented reasons in patient’s chart

2. Maintain that record no less than 3 years

Question 17

Who inspect the documentation for CL?

Answer 17

Federal Trade Commission

Question 18

A CL rx can be confirmed upon one of what conditions?

Answer 18

1. Clinician confirms the rx with the seller
2. Clinician or staff fails to communicate with the seller by 2pm of the next business day after request confirmation or fails to communicate by the next business day on or before the same time of the request

Question 19

What should the clinician do if the requested confirmation of CL rx is expired?

Answer 19

Specify to the seller the rx is invalid

Question 20

Seller can not alter specification of CL prescription other than _____________

Answer 20

Color or substitute a different manufacturer, brand or other other physical property of the lens

The parameters are not substituted, changed or altered for a different manufacturer or brand

Question 21

Seller can only sell CL to the patient if _________

Answer 21

1. Patient present rx to patient directly or a copy

2. Verified by direct communication

Question 22

What should the seller provide to the prescriber when verifying the rx?

Answer 22

1. Patient’s full name and address
2. CL power, manufacturer, base curve, and diameter
3. Quantity of lenses
4. Date of patient’s request
5. Date and time of verification request
6. Name of a contact person at the seller’s company

Question 23

How many hours can the prescriber have for verifying the request?

Answer 23

Within 8 business hours

Question 24

A seller may not alter the rx but can ____________

Answer 24

Substitute for private label CL specified on a prescription identical SL that the same company manufactures and sells under a different label

Question 25

How should the verification records be kept?

Answer 25

1. Keep a record of the date and time request made
2. If by phone, describe the info provided, date and time, how the call was completed and names of the individual who participated in the call

Question 26

How many years should the records be kept?

Answer 26

3 years

Question 27

Who inspects the record?

Answer 27

Federal Trade Commission

Question 28

What does “Private Label CL” mean?

Answer 28

CL sold under the label of a seller where the CL are identical to lenses made by the same manufacturer but sold under the labels of other sellers