Effective: March 9, 1999
Latest Legislation: House Bill 553 - 122nd General Assembly
(A) Sections 4725.40 to 4725.59 of the Revised Code do not apply to:
(1) A physician authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, or to persons while in the employment and under the supervision of physician at the physician's office;
(2) An optometrist licensed under sections 4725.01 to 4725.34 of the Revised Code, or to persons while in the employment and under the supervision of an optometrist at the optometrist's office.
(B) Nothing in sections 4725.40 to 4725.59 of the Revised Code shall prevent or restrict any individual, firm, or corporation from employing or from engaging in optical dispensing through persons licensed or registered under such sections.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4725 | Optometrists; Dispensing Opticians
Section 4725.01 | Optometry Definitions.
Section 4725.011 | Vision-Correcting Device Delivering Drugs.
Section 4725.02 | License Required.
Section 4725.031 | State Vision Professionals Board.
Section 4725.032 | References to Board and Director.
Section 4725.04 | Organization of Board.
Section 4725.05 | Executive Director - Employees.
Section 4725.06 | Compensation and Expenses of Board.
Section 4725.07 | Records - Seal.
Section 4725.08 | State Vision Professionals Board; Immunity.
Section 4725.09 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4725.091 | Rules Governing Practice Under Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certificates.
Section 4725.092 | Adoption of Rules Regarding Information on Drug Database.
Section 4725.10 | Approving Schools of Optometry.
Section 4725.11 | Examination.
Section 4725.121 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4725.13 | Issuing and Display of Certificate.
Section 4725.15 | Failing Examination or Part Four Times.
Section 4725.16 | Expiration of Certificate - Renewal.
Section 4725.18 | Endorsement.
Section 4725.19 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4725.20 | Effect of Child Support Default on License or Certificate.
Section 4725.21 | Duty to Report Unprofessional Conduct or Addiction - Complaints.
Section 4725.22 | Professional Liability Insurer to Report Final Disposition of Claim for Damages.
Section 4725.23 | Investigations - Confidentiality of Information.
Section 4725.24 | Suspension Without Prior Hearing.
Section 4725.25 | Unauthorized Practice.
Section 4725.27 | Evidence - Interference With Choice of Service.
Section 4725.28 | Copy of Prescription to Be Given to Patient.
Section 4725.29 | Advertising.
Section 4725.30 | Ocular Abnormalities.
Section 4725.31 | Clinically Significant Drug-Induced Side Effects.
Section 4725.32 | Requiring Impact-Resistant Lenses.
Section 4725.33 | Offering Services Through Authorized Business Entity.
Section 4725.35 | Telehealth Services.
Section 4725.40 | Dispensing Optician, Ocularist Definitions.
Section 4725.41 | License Required.
Section 4725.411 | Dispensing Prepackaged Soft Contact Lenses.
Section 4725.44 | Powers and Duties of Board.
Section 4725.48 | Application and Qualifications.
Section 4725.49 | Examinations.
Section 4725.50 | Issuance and Display of Certificate.
Section 4725.501 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4725.51 | Renewal - Continuing Education.
Section 4725.52 | Apprentices.
Section 4725.53 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4725.531 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.
Section 4725.54 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4725.55 | Licenses and Applications - Prohibited Acts.
Section 4725.56 | Prohibiting Payment for Referrals.
Section 4725.57 | Reciprocity.
Section 4725.591 | Optical Dispensing by Volunteers Licensed in Other State.
Section 4725.61 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.
Section 4725.63 | Appointment of Committees.
Section 4725.64 | Authority of Board to Enter Into Contracts.
Section 4725.65 | Membership in National Licensing Organization.
Section 4725.66 | Code of Ethics.