A licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist who has prescribed contact lenses or who releases a contact lens prescription pursuant to this chapter is not liable for damages due to injury resulting from violation of this chapter unless the person offering to dispense or dispensing the contact lenses and the person that prescribed the contact lenses are the same person.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 160, Section 1, eff June 14, 2005.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 37 - Consumer Protection Code
Chapter 25 - Limitations On Dispensing Of An Ophthalmic Contact Lens Or Lenses
Section 37-25-10. Definitions.
Section 37-25-20. Prescription required.
Section 37-25-30. Prescription; contents.
Section 37-25-40. Prescription; time valid.
Section 37-25-50. Contact lens fitting; when complete and prescription written.
Section 37-25-60. Release of prescription.
Section 37-25-70. Penalties; contested case hearing; order for enforcement.