§ 11-404.4. Replacement contact lens prescriptions
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth Occupations
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 11-404.4
§ 11-404.4. Replacement contact lens prescriptions
(b) A licensed optometrist shall ensure that each replacement contact lens prescription that the licensed optometrist prescribes for contact lenses:
(c)(1)(i) After a licensed optometrist releases the patient from immediate follow-up care, the patient may request the replacement contact lens prescription from the licensed optometrist.
(ii) In responding to a request under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, a licensed optometrist shall transmit the contact lens prescription by mail, telephone, facsimile, e-mail, or any other means of communication that will, under normal circumstances, result in the designee receiving the information within 7 business days after the patient's request.
(d) The licensed optometrist shall enter into the patient's medical record the valid clinical reasons for a shorter expiration date and shall provide the patient with a written and oral explanation of the clinical reasons for a shorter expiration date.
(e) When a patient's prescription is dispensed by a person other than the licensed optometrist or a person associated directly or indirectly with the licensed optometrist, the licensed optometrist is not liable for any injury to or condition of a patient caused solely by the negligence of the dispenser.
(f) A licensed optometrist who releases a replacement contact lens prescription to a patient may provide the patient with a written statement that wearing improperly fitted contact lenses may cause harm to the patient's eyes and that the patient should have an eye examination if there are any changes in the patient's vision, including pain or vision loss.
(g)(1) A licensed optometrist who fills or provides a contact lens prescription shall maintain a record of that prescription in accordance with § 4-403 of the Health--General Article.
(h) The Board may impose a civil fine of no more than $1,000 on a licensed optometrist who fails to provide a replacement contact lens prescription or who knowingly dispenses contact lenses without a valid and unexpired replacement contact lens prescription, or who otherwise fails to comply with this title.
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Added by Acts 1998, c. 626, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 245, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 11-404.4, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 11-404.4
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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