The Federal Trade Commission enforces the Eyeglass Rule. It requires eye doctors – ophthalmologists and optometrists – to give patients a copy of their prescription, whether they ask for it or not and before offering to sell eyeglasses. It’s the law. Here are some resources from the FTC to help you comply with the Eyeglass Rule.

The Board recommends all licensees review /boards/assets/Eyeglasses%20Rule%20Compliance%20toolkit_tcm21-647258.pdfthe Eyeglass Rule Compliance Toolkit provided by the American Optometric Association (AOA).