Nothing in this chapter shall authorize an optician, or anyone else not otherwise authorized by law, to make, issue, or alter optical prescriptions, or to practice ocular refraction, orthoptics, or visual training, or to fit contact lenses except on the prescription of an ophthalmologist or optometrist and under his direction, or to advertise or offer to do so in any manner.
1954, c. 237, § 54-398.27; 1964, c. 101; 1988, c. 765, § 54.1-1705; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 15 - Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
§ 54.1-1500.2. Nominations for Board appointments
§ 54.1-1501. Exemptions; sale of hearing aids by corporations, etc., measuring hearing
§ 54.1-1505. Return of hearing aid by purchaser or lessee
§ 54.1-1507. Practice of opticians restricted