Michigan § 333.5553 - Definitions; C to E.
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§ 333.5553. Definitions; C to E.
(1) "Contact lens" means a lens placed directly on the surface of the eye, regardless of whether it is intended to correct a visual defect. Contact lens includes, but is not limited to, a cosmetic, therapeutic, or corrective lens.
(2) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(3) "Diagnostic contact lens" means a contact lens used to determine a proper contact lens fit.
(4) "Examination and evaluation", for the purpose of writing a valid prescription, means an assessment of the ocular health and visual status of a patient that does not consist solely of objective refractive data or information generated by an automated refracting device or other automated testing device.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 333.5553 ("Definitions; C to E.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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