Relating to: spectacle lens prescriptions provided by optometrists and professional disciplinary actions by the optometry examining board. (FE)

Summary

The measure revises the state’s optometry disciplinary code, adding a $1,000 forfeiture for each violation and making it a punishable offense to withhold a patient’s eyeglass or contact lens prescription at no cost. It affects optometrists and the optometry examining board, aiming to improve patient access to prescription information.

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