Introduction
The rules summarised
Safe practice: contact lenses
These pages give advice on the rules and regulations on contact lens fitting and supply.
They explain where the rules are clear and unequivocal and also where you may use your professional judgment. We cover all the areas that sometimes cause confusion.
AOP members with questions about the guidance should contact [email protected]. Suggestions on how the guidance can be improved should be sent to [email protected].
Managing appointments
Our view on STAC appointments and how to provide safe combined appointments
Fitting lenses
What is included in the fitting of contact lenses
On trial lenses and payment
What is the right time to issue an invoice, particularly if offering “trial” lenses?
Specification copy
The rules on giving patients a copy, and whether you can share with anyone else
Aftercare and refitting
The definitions of aftercare and of refitting. What each entails
Substitution
The rules and interpreting the rules
Record keeping
Advice on keep good records in contact lens care
Hospital supply of contact lenses
Clinical guidance on the supply of contact lenses for hospital optometrists and ophthalmologists
Knowledge and skills
CPD opportunities