Principles of contact lens supply
A411
If you supply a contact lens you should ensure that it meets the specification.
A412
If you supply a contact lens you must make arrangements for the patient to receive aftercare in so far as, and for as long as, may be reasonable.150
A413
You must give patients the same degree of care when supplying powered or zero powered (plano) contact lenses.
A414
Contact lenses may be supplied:151, 152
- directly by a registered optometrist, dispensing optician or doctor, or
- under their supervision, see section on Supervision, below, or
- for powered lenses only, if the patient is over 16, under the general direction of a registered optometrist, dispensing optician or doctor, see section on General direction, below.
A415
You should be aware of the requirements of the method of supply for which you are responsible.
A416
You must not supply powered contact lenses to a patient who does not have a valid contact lens specification.
References
150 Opticians Act 1989 s27(3B) [Accessed 1 Nov 2023]151 General Optical Council (2006) Statement on sale and supply of optical appliances [Accessed 1 Nov 2023 ]
152 Opticians Act 1989 s27(1)(b) and s27(3)(d) [Accessed 1 Nov 2023]