If an optometrist writes a contact lens prescription for a period of less than two years, the optometrist shall complete the following:

1. A. give the patient a verbal explanation, at the time of the action, of the reason for the action; and
2. B. maintain a written explanation of the reason in the patient’s records.

[16.16.19.13 NMAC - N, 6-08-01; A, 03-15-2004]