Sec. 353.154. SHORT-TERM PRESCRIPTION. If a physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist writes a contact lens prescription for a period of less than one year, the physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist shall:
(1) give the patient a verbal explanation of the reason for the action at the time of the action; and
(2) maintain in the patient's records a written explanation of the reason.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 353 - Contact Lens Prescription Act
Subchapter D. Contact Lens Prescriptions
Section 353.151. Directions for Independent Dispenser; Delegation
Section 353.152. Requirements for Contact Lens Prescription
Section 353.153. Term of Prescription
Section 353.154. Short-Term Prescription
Section 353.155. Extension of Prescription
Section 353.156. Patient Access to Prescription; Timing
Section 353.157. Limitations on or Refusal to Give Prescription
Section 353.158. Prohibited Action by Physician, Optometrist, or Therapeutic Optometrist
Section 353.159. Waiver or Disclaimer of Liability Prohibited