Sec. 353.155. EXTENSION OF PRESCRIPTION. (a) A physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist may extend the expiration date for a contact lens prescription without completing another eye examination.
(b) On request by a patient, a prescribing physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist shall authorize at least once a two-month extension of the patient's contact lens prescription. The physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist may extend the prescription in accordance with Section 353.104.
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