147.109 Ophthalmic spectacle lens prescribing and dispensing.
1. A person shall not dispense or adapt an ophthalmic spectacle lens or lenses without first receiving authorization to do so by a written, electronic, or facsimile prescription from a person licensed under chapter 148 or 154. For the purpose of this section, “ophthalmic spectacle lens” means one which has been fabricated to fill the requirements of a particular spectacle lens prescription. The board of optometry shall adopt rules relating to electronic or facsimile transmission of a prescription under this section.
2. Upon completion of an eye examination, a person licensed under chapter 148 or 154 shall furnish the patient a copy of their ophthalmic spectacle lens prescription at no cost. The ophthalmic spectacle lens prescription shall contain an expiration date. The ophthalmic spectacle lens prescription shall contain the requirements of the ophthalmic spectacle lens and the prescription validation requirements as defined by rules adopted pursuant to this section. The prescription, at the option of the prescriber, may contain adapting and material guidelines and may also contain specific instructions for use by the patient.
3. Upon request of a patient, a person licensed under chapter 148 or 154 shall provide the prescription of the patient, if the prescription has not expired, at no cost to another person licensed under chapter 148 or 154. The person licensed under chapter 148 or 154 shall accept the prescription and shall not require the patient to undergo an eye examination unless, due to observation or patient history, the licensee has reason to require an examination.
4. A dispenser shall maintain a file of a valid prescription for a period of two years.
5. Notwithstanding section 147.86, a person who violates this section is guilty of a simple misdemeanor for a first violation. Subsequent violations are governed by section 147.86.
94 Acts, ch 1098, §2; 2004 Acts, ch 1036, §10; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §80; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §97
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 147 - GENERAL PROVISIONS, HEALTH-RELATED PROFESSIONS
Section 147.2 - License required.
Section 147.3 - Qualifications.
Section 147.4 - Grounds for refusing.
Section 147.5 - Certificate of license.
Section 147.6 - Certificate presumptive evidence.
Section 147.7 - Display of license.
Section 147.8 - Record of licenses.
Section 147.9 - Change of address.
Section 147.11 - Reactivation and reinstatement.
Section 147.12 - Health profession boards.
Section 147.13 - Designation of boards.
Section 147.14 - Composition of boards — quorum.
Section 147.16 - Board members.
Section 147.18 - Disqualifications.
Section 147.19 - Terms of office.
Section 147.20 - Nomination of board members.
Section 147.21 - Examination information.
Section 147.24 - Compensation.
Section 147.25 - System of health personnel statistics — fee.
Section 147.26 - Supplies and examination quarters.
Section 147.28 - National organization.
Section 147.28A - Scope of practice review committees — future repeal.
Section 147.29 - Applications.
Section 147.30 - Time and place of examinations.
Section 147.33 - Professional schools.
Section 147.34 - Examinations.
Section 147.35 - Names of eligible candidates.
Section 147.37 - Identity of candidate concealed.
Section 147.43 - Preservation of records.
Section 147.44 - Reciprocal agreements.
Section 147.48 - Termination of reciprocal agreements.
Section 147.49 - License of another state.
Section 147.50 - Practical examinations.
Section 147.53 - Power to adopt rules.
Section 147.54 - Change of residence.
Section 147.56 - Lyme disease treatment — exemption from discipline.
Section 147.72 - Professional titles and abbreviations.
Section 147.73 - Titles used by holder of degree.
Section 147.74 - Professional titles or abbreviations — false use prohibited.
Section 147.80 - Establishment of fees — administrative costs.
Section 147.82 - Fee retention.
Section 147.88 - Inspections and investigations.
Section 147.89 - Report of violators.
Section 147.90 - Rules and forms.
Section 147.91 - Publications.
Section 147.92 - Attorney general.
Section 147.93 - Prima facie evidence.
Section 147.102 - Psychologists, chiropractors, and dentists.
Section 147.103 - Investigators for physician assistants.
Section 147.103A - Physicians and surgeons, osteopaths, and osteopathic physicians and surgeons.
Section 147.106 - Anatomic pathology services — billing.
Section 147.107 - Drug dispensing, supplying, and prescribing — limitations.
Section 147.108 - Contact lens prescribing and dispensing.
Section 147.109 - Ophthalmic spectacle lens prescribing and dispensing.
Section 147.111 - Report of treatment of wounds and other injuries.
Section 147.112 - Investigation and report by law enforcement agency.
Section 147.113A - Report of burn injuries.
Section 147.136 - Scope of recovery.
Section 147.136A - Noneconomic damage awards against health care providers.
Section 147.137 - Consent in writing.
Section 147.138 - Contingent fee of attorney reviewed by court.
Section 147.139 - Expert witness standards.
Section 147.140 - Expert witness — certificate of merit affidavit.