Sec. 5553.
(1) "Contact lens" means a lens placed directly on the surface of the eye, regardless of whether it is intended to correct a visual defect. Contact lens includes, but is not limited to, a cosmetic, therapeutic, or corrective lens.
(2) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(3) "Diagnostic contact lens" means a contact lens used to determine a proper contact lens fit.
(4) "Examination and evaluation", for the purpose of writing a valid prescription, means an assessment of the ocular health and visual status of a patient that does not consist solely of objective refractive data or information generated by an automated refracting device or other automated testing device.
History: Add. 2014, Act 269, Eff. Sept. 30, 2014
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)
368-1978-5-55A - Part 55a Eye Care Consumer Protection (333.5551...333.5571)
Section 333.5551 - Eye Care Consumer Protection Law; Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 333.5553 - Definitions; C to E.
Section 333.5555 - Definitions; L to S.
Section 333.5557 - Definitions; V.
Section 333.5559 - Spectacles and Contact Lenses as Medical Devices; Exceptions.
Section 333.5561 - Prohibited Acts; "Supervision" Defined.
Section 333.5563 - Administration and Enforcement of Part; Rules.
Section 333.5571 - Violation of Part, Rule, or Order as Misdemeanor; Fine; Costs; Attorney Fees.