N.M. Code R. § 16.16.19.7 – Definitions

A. “Replacement contact lens prescription” means a prescription prepared by a licensed optometrist containing the information specified in Section 11 of this rule and written expressly for the purpose of providing contact lenses that have already been properly fitted.
B. “Appropriate follow-up care” is that period of contact lens fitting time required to determine a contact lens prescription that is appropriate to the documented clinical needs of the patient.
[10-14-95; 16.16.19.7 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 16.19.7, 03-15-2001; A, 03-15-2004]