A licensed optometrist must complete a follow-up evaluation of the contact lens design on the patient's eye to assure the compatibility of the lens to the eye and the patient's ocular health.

After the completion of the follow-up evaluation by the licensed optometrist, the prescribing optometrist must provide a copy of the validated prescription in compliance with state and federal law. The optometrist shall clearly state the expiration date on the prescription.

If a patient refuses to permit the prescribing optometrist to complete a follow-up evaluation, the prescribing optometrist shall deliver a nonvalidated prescription to the patient that includes a statement that the prescription cannot be validated without follow-up evaluation.

Source: 21 SDR 35, 21 SDR 50, effective January 1, 1995 ; 49 SDR 12, effective August 14, 2022 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-7-15 (2) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-1 .

Prior versions effective: 1995-01-01.