4725-7-05. Not permitted  


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  • An optometrist shall not permit an unlicensed person to perform the following duties in the optometric practice:

    (A) Make the determination as to whether or not a patient may safely and comfortably wear contact lenses.

    (B) Evaluate the physical fit of a contact lens through the use of a "black light" and fluorescein or any similar substance.

    (C) Evaluate the physical fit of a contact lens through the use of a biomicroscope or other similar instrument with magnification qualities.

    (D) Use a phoropter or hand-held lenses of any type for the purpose of determining the prescription or change in the prescription necessary for any optical accessory.

    (E) Use a spectacle prescription or a prescription determined through the use of a lensometer, or its equivalent, on a pair of spectacles as a basis for designing, manufacturing or duplicating a new contact lens.

    (F) Prescribe a schedule of wearing time for a patient.

    (G) In any way attempt to exercise professional judgment or exercise professional skills which constitute the practice of optometry.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 6/13/2019 and 06/13/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4725.09
Rule Amplifies: 4725.28
Prior Effective Dates: 11/15/1970, 06/01/1999

Prior History: (R.C. 119.032 review dates: 02/21/2014 and 02/21/2019
Promulgated Under: 119.032
Statutory Authority: 4725.09
Rule Amplifies: 4725.28
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/65, 6/1/99)