Sec. 353.159. WAIVER OR DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY PROHIBITED. A contact lens prescription may not contain, and a physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist may not require a patient to sign, a form or notice that waives or disclaims the liability of the physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist for the accuracy of:
(1) the eye examination on which a contact lens prescription provided to the patient is based; or
(2) a contact lens prescription provided to the patient.
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