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1
Q

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

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

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

A

1-2 years

3
Q

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?

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

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

4
Q

When is the date of issuance for CL?

A

When patient receives a copy of their rx

5
Q

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

A

Unprofessional conduct

6
Q

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

A
  1. RGP
  2. Bitoric GP
  3. BF GP
  4. Keratoconus lenses
  5. Custom designed lenses
7
Q

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

A

True

8
Q

What should be included in the CL rx prescription?

A
  1. Power
  2. Material/manufacturer
  3. Base curve
  4. Diameter
  5. Expiration date
9
Q

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

A

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

10
Q

What does the payment of CL fees include?

A

Eye exam, fitting and evaluation

11
Q

When can the clinician require immediate payment from the patient?

A

Examination revealed that no ophthalmic goods were required

12
Q

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

A

Yes, only at the time of the verification

13
Q

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

A

True

14
Q

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

A

True

15
Q

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

A

Fine, suspension or revocation of license

16
Q

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

A
  1. Documented reasons in patient’s chart

2. Maintain that record no less than 3 years

17
Q

Who inspect the documentation for CL?

A

Federal Trade Commission

18
Q

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

A
  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
19
Q

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

A

Specify to the seller the rx is invalid

20
Q

Seller can not alter specification of CL prescription other than _____________

A

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

21
Q

Seller can only sell CL to the patient if _________

A
  1. Patient present rx to patient directly or a copy

2. Verified by direct communication

22
Q

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

A
  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
23
Q

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

A

Within 8 business hours

24
Q

A seller may not alter the rx but can ____________

A

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

25
Q

How should the verification records be kept?

A
  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
26
Q

How many years should the records be kept?

A

3 years

27
Q

Who inspects the record?

A

Federal Trade Commission

28
Q

What does “Private Label CL” mean?

A

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