Ohio § 4725.40

§ 4725.40.

As used in sections 4725.40 to 4725.59 of the Revised Code : (A) “ Optical aid ” means both of the following: (1) Spectacles or other instruments or devices that are not contact lenses, if the spectacles

or other instruments or devices may aid or correct human vision and have been prescribed

by a physician or optometrist licensed by any state; (2) Contact lenses, regardless of whether they address visual function, if they are designed

to fit over the cornea of the eye or are otherwise designed for use in or on the eye

or orbit. All contact lenses shall be dispensed only in accordance with a valid written prescription

designated for contact lenses, including the following: (a) Zero-powered plano contact lenses; (b) Cosmetic contact lenses; (c) Performance-enhancing contact lenses; (d) Any other contact devices determined by the state vision professionals board to be

contact lenses. (B) “ Optical dispensing ” means interpreting but not altering a prescription of a licensed physician or optometrist

and designing, adapting, fitting, or replacing the prescribed optical aids, pursuant

to such prescription, to or for the intended wearer;  duplicating lenses, other than

contact lenses, accurately as to power without a prescription;  and duplicating nonprescription

eyewear and parts of eyewear.  “Optical dispensing” does not include selecting frames, placing an order for the

delivery of an optical aid, transacting a sale, transferring an optical aid to the

wearer after an optician has completed fitting it, or providing instruction in the

general care and use of an optical aid, including placement, removal, hygiene, or

cleaning. (C) “ Licensed dispensing optician ” means a person holding a current, valid license issued under sections 4725.48 to 4725.51 of the Revised Code that authorizes the person to engage in optical dispensing.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit a licensed dispensing optician

to alter the specifications of a prescription. (D) “ Licensed spectacle dispensing optician ” means a licensed dispensing optician authorized to engage in both of the following: (1) The dispensing of optical aids other than contact lenses; (2) The dispensing of prepackaged soft contact lenses in accordance with section 4725.411 of the Revised Code . (E) “ Licensed spectacle-contact lens dispensing optician ” means a licensed dispensing optician authorized to engage in the dispensing of any

optical aid. (F) “ Apprentice ” means any person dispensing optical aids under the direct supervision of a licensed

dispensing optician. (G) “ Prescription ” means the written or verbal directions or instructions as specified by a physician

or optometrist licensed by any state for preparing an optical aid for a patient. (H) “ Supervision ” means the provision of direction and control through personal inspection and evaluation

of work.