The Contact Lens Rule is a regulation issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States that governs the sale of contact lenses to consumers. The rule requires that contact lens prescribers provide patients with a copy of their contact lens prescription, and that contact lens sellers verify the prescription with the prescriber before filling the order.
Under the rule, contact lens prescribers are required to give patients a copy of their contact lens prescription at the end of a fitting, even if the patient does not ask for it. Prescribers are also prohibited from imposing additional conditions, such as requiring patients to purchase contact lenses from a particular seller, in exchange for providing the prescription.
Contact lens sellers, such as online retailers or brick-and-mortar stores, are required to obtain a copy of the patient’s prescription and verify it with the prescriber before selling contact lenses. The seller must also provide the patient with a copy of the prescription, and must not sell lenses that do not meet the specifications of the patient’s prescription.
The Contact Lens Rule is designed to promote competition and consumer choice in the contact lens market, and to ensure that patients have access to the contact lenses that are best for their needs. It also helps to prevent the improper use of contact lenses, which can cause serious eye health problems.
For more information, watch the video below. A full description of The Contact Rules can also be found on the FTC website.
