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Abolish all state regulations requiring a current Rx to purchase contact lenses. They should be available OTC.

Created by T.K. on January 15, 2013

Abolish all state regulations requiring a current prescription to purchase contact lenses. They should be available as an over-the-counter purchase. Canada already does it this way.

The current regulations force contact wearers to needlessly visit the optometrist for an exam every 1-2 years, regardless of any perceived change in vision strength. The current regulations smack of something that was created on behalf of the optometrist lobby (if that is a real thing)

Making these vision exams optional would avoid unnecessary spending on the part of contact wearers, insurers, and AHCA subsidies.

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