KRS 367.681: Contents of contact lens prescription -- Contents of prescription for visual

aid glasses -- Refusal to release prescription prohibited.

(1) A contact lens prescription shall include the following:

(a) The ophthalmic information necessary to acc urately fabricate or dispense the

lenses, including the lens manufacturer, lens series, and the lens material if

applicable;

(b) Power and base curve;

(c) Name, license number, telephone number, and for written orders, the signature

of the prescribing optometrist, osteopath, or physician;

(d) Patient's name and address, expiration date of the prescription, and number of

refills or lenses permitted; and

(e) The date of issuance.

(2) A contact lens prescription may also include the diameter, axis, add power, cylinder,

peripheral curve, optical zone, and center thickness.

(3) A prescription for visual aid glasses shall include the following:

(a) The name, license number, telephone number, and for written orders, the

signature of the prescribing optometrist, osteopath, or physician;

(b) The patient's name;

(c) The date of issuance; and

(d) The value of all parameters the licensed optometrist, osteopath, or physician

has deemed necessary to dispense corrective lenses appropriate for a patient.

(4) A licensed optom etrist, osteopath, or physician shall not refuse to release a

prescription for contact lenses or visual aid glasses to a patient.