A fully written contact lens prescription as referred to in the Texas Optometry Act, §1.02(3)(a), concerning the dispensing of contact lenses by ophthalmic dispensers must include the following:

1. (1) Rigid contacts:

   1. (A) base curve, unless set by manufacture;
   2. (B) power;
   3. (C) diameter, unless set by manufacturer;
   4. (D) optical zone, unless set by manufacturer;
   5. (E) peripheral curve, unless set by manufacturer;
   6. (F) peripheral curve width, unless set by manufacturer;
   7. (G) secondary curve, unless set by manufacturer;
   8. (H) secondary curve width, unless set by manufacturer;
   9. (I) blend, unless set by manufacturer;
   10. (J) thickness, unless set by manufacturer;
   11. (K) color, unless set by manufacturer;
   12. (L) brand name;
   13. (M) material, unless set by manufacturer;
   14. (N) prescription date;
   15. (O) expiration date;
   16. (P) optometrist's signature;
   17. (Q) number of lenses;
   18. (R) substitution language.

2. (2) Soft contacts:

   1. (A) base curve, unless set by manufacturer;
   2. (B) power;
   3. (C) diameter, unless set by manufacturer;
   4. (D) color, if needed;
   5. (E) brand name;
   6. (F) prescription date;
   7. (G) expiration date;
   8. (H) optometrist's signature;
   9. (I) number of lenses;
   10. (J) substitution language;
   11. (K) recommended lens replacement interval.

Source Note:The provisions of this §279.1 adopted to be effective August 11, 1983, 8 TexReg 2934; amended to be effective July 13, 1987, 12 TexReg 2101; amended to be effective May 10, 1998, 23 TexReg 4267.