Eyeglass Rule
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The Eyeglass Rule requires that optometrists and ophthalmologists provide patients a copy of their prescription after the completion of an eye examination without extra cost. In addition, the Rule...
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FTC: E-commerce Increases Choice and Convenience for Contact Lens Wearers
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The Federal Trade Commission today released a staff report concluding that e-commerce offers consumers greater choices and more convenience in the contact lens market. This staff report is part of a...
Federal Register Notice
16 CFR Part 456: Ophthalmic Practice Rules; Final Trade Regulation Rule
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Report
Ophthalmic Practice Rules: State Restrictions On Commercial Practice: "Eyeglasses II": Report of the Staff to the Federal Trade Commission and Recommendation on Proposed Trade Regulation Rule: 16 CFR Part 456: Bureau of Consumer Protection
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Text of the Commission Staff Report
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Business Blog
A required action after refraction: FTC staff sends cease and desist letters about Eyeglass Rule compliance
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FTC staff has a prescription for certain eyewear prescribers: It’s time to focus on complying with the FTC’s Eyeglass Rule. Cease and desist letters went to 37 prescribers about whom the FTC received...
Business Blog
A prescription for complying with the Eyeglass Rule
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When patients leave the office after an appointment with their eyecare professional, they should have certain things in hand: their coat, their phone – and a copy of their eyeglass prescription. The...
Business Blog
FTC updates the Contact Lens Rule: What it means for prescribers and sellers
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We asked you to review and comment on the Contact Lens Rule and you responded. Thousands of you sent comments, and some included surveys, studies, and analyses. After extensive review and...
Competition Matters
Insights into contact lenses: FTC workshop will focus on the Contact Lens Rule
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The FTC is eyeing its Contact Lens Rule and has announced the agenda for a March 7, 2018 workshop, The Contact Lens Rule and the Evolving Contact Lens Marketplace. The Contact Lens Rule, in place...
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