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Contact Lens PrescriptionWhen you get an eye exam, you have the right to get a copy of your prescription. You can use this prescription at another vendor or to order contact lenses on the Internet, over the phone, or by mail. See Buying Contact Lenses. As defined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations, a prescription should contain sufficient information for a seller to completely and accurately fill the prescription. This includes the following items:
The FTC enforces the requirement that eye care professionals are to give patients a copy of their contact lens prescriptions. Go to FTC's website to read:
Updated May 12, 2006 |
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