Verification and Quality of Dispensed Materials

(1) An Optometrist shall not use or dispense any ophthalmic lenses or materials which are not first quality, as defined by the American National Standards Institute in Sections Z80.1 and Z80.2. (2) An Optometrist shall take necessary measures to ensure all prescription materials are verified by the Optometrist, or a Person over whom he or she has direct supervision, prior to his or her dispensing. (3) Prior to the initial dispensing of contact lenses when first fitting the patient, and at all such times as sound professional judgement otherwise requires, the patient shall be instructed as to lens handling, including insertion and removal, lens care, and hygiene.