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...e patient records; (11) Advertising a price of optical accessories, eye examinations, or other products or services by any means that would deceive or mislead the public; (12) Being addicted to the use of alcohol, stimulants, narcotics, or any other substance which impairs the intellect and judgment to such an extent as to hinder or diminish the performance of the duties included in the person's practice of optom...

...ode with respect to a certificate of licensure issued by the board under this chapter.

...(A) If an optometrist licensed by the state vision professionals board has reason to believe that another optometrist licensed currently or previously by the board has engaged in any course of treatment or other services to a patient that constitutes unprofessional conduct under section 4725.19 of the Revised Code, or has an addiction subject to board action under section 4725.19 of the Revised Code, the optometrist ...

...iability insurance to an optometrist licensed under this chapter, or any other entity that seeks to indemnify the professional liability of an optometrist licensed under this chapter, shall notify the state vision professionals board within thirty days after the final disposition of a claim for damages. The notice shall contain the following information: (1) The name and address of the person submitting the notifica...

...cords that cover a reasonable period of time surrounding the alleged violation. On failure to comply with any subpoena issued by the board and after reasonable notice to the person being subpoenaed, the board may move for an order compelling the production of persons or records pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure. A subpoena issued by the board may be served by a sheriff, the sheriff's deputy, or a board emplo...

...y person engaging in the practice of optometry without having received a license under sections 4725.01 to 4725.34 of the Revised Code that the board reasonably suspects has violated, is currently violating, or is about to violate this chapter. The board's authority to issue a cease-and-desist order under this section is in addition to any action the board may take under section 4725.23 of the Revised Code.

...lear and convincing evidence that an optometrist has violated division (B) of section 4725.19 of the Revised Code and that the optometrist's continued practice presents a danger of immediate and serious harm to the public, they may recommend that the board suspend without a prior hearing the optometrist's certificate of licensure. Written allegations shall be prepared for consideration by the full board. The board...

...tion indicating that the optometrist is engaged in the practice of medicine.

... to practice optometry; (C) A nonresident instructor in a school of optometry that is located in this state and approved by the state vision professionals board under section 4725.10 of the Revised Code who holds a valid current license to practice optometry from a licensing body in another jurisdiction and limits the practice of optometry to the instruction of students enrolled in the school. The state vision prof...

...timony and reports of an optometrist licensed by the state vision professionals board under this chapter shall be received by any state, county, municipal, school district, or other public board, body, agency, institution, or official and by any private educational or other institution receiving public funds as competent evidence with respect to any matter within the scope of the practice of optometry. No such board,...

...ise to inform the general public of the price that the supplier charges for any vision correcting item, device, or procedure. Any such advertisement shall specify the following: (1) Whether the advertised item includes an eye examination; (2) In the case of lenses, whether the price applies to single-vision or multifocal lenses; (3) In the case of contact lenses, whether the price applies to rigid or soft lenses a...

...vertisement the name of the licensed optometrist practicing at a particular location, provided that in addition to the requirement in division (B) of section 4725.13 of the Revised Code, the name of the optometrist is prominently displayed at the location.

...ing a person an optometrist detects evidence of an ocular abnormality requiring further diagnosis or possible treatment that is not included in the optometrist's practice of optometry, the optometrist shall advise the patient to see a physician authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. The optometrist shall include in the patient's records an entry specifying that the notice req...

...An optometrist licensed by the state vision professionals board shall promptly report to the board any instance of a clinically significant drug-induced side effect in a patient due to the optometrist's administering, employing, applying, or prescribing a topical ocular or therapeutic pharmaceutical agent to or for the patient. The board, by rule adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, shall esta...

... in those cases where a physician or optometrist prescribing eyeglasses or sunglasses finds that impact-resistant lenses could not fulfill the visual requirements of a particular patient and directs in writing the use of other lenses, and gives written notification thereof to the patient. All impact-resistant lenses shall be capable of withstanding an impact test in which a five-eighths inch steel ball weighing appr...

...the state vision professionals board licenses to engage in the practice of optometry may render the professional services of an optometrist within this state through a corporation formed under division (B) of section 1701.03 of the Revised Code, a limited liability company formed under former Chapter 1705. of the Revised Code as that chapter existed prior to February 11, 2022, or Chapter 1706. of the Revised Code, a ...

...certificate of licensure to practice optometry; (2) Three hundred fifty dollars for renewal of a certificate of licensure to practice optometry; (3) One hundred twenty-five dollars for late completion or submission, or both, of continuing optometric education; (4) One hundred twenty-five dollars for late renewal of a certificate of licensure that has expired; (5) Additional fees to cover administrative costs ...

...An optometrist licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services in accordance with section 4743.09 of the Revised Code.

...ve 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) Zer...

...No person shall engage in optical dispensing or hold self out as being engaged in optical dispensing unless the person has fulfilled the requirements of sections 4725.48 to 4725.51 of the Revised Code and has been certified as a licensed dispensing optician by the state vision professionals board.

...ed spectacle dispensing optician shall complete two hours of study in prepackaged soft contact lens dispensing approved by the state vision professionals board under section 4725.51 of the Revised Code. The two hours of study shall be completed as follows: (1) Each licensed spectacle dispensing optician who holds the license on September 29, 2015, shall complete the two hours of study not later than December 31, 201...

...ular, shall process applications for licensure as licensed dispensing opticians; schedule, administer, and supervise the qualifying examinations for licensure or contract with a testing service to schedule, administer, and supervise the qualifying examination for licensure; issue licenses to qualified individuals; and revoke and suspend licenses. (B) The board shall adopt, amend, or rescind rules, pursuant to Chapt...

...tical dispensing shall file a properly completed application for an examination with the state vision professionals board or with the testing service the board has contracted with pursuant to section 4725.49 of the Revised Code. The application for examination shall be made using a form provided by the board and shall be accompanied by an examination fee the board shall establish by rule. (B) Any person who desire...

... Provides public notice as to the date, time, and place for each examination at least ninety days prior to the examination; (b) Offers each qualifying examination at least twice each year in Columbus, except as provided in division (C) of this section; (c) Provides all materials and equipment necessary for the applicant to take the examination. (2) The board shall provide to each applicant all forms necessary t...

....59 of the Revised Code shall receive from the state vision professionals board, under its seal, a certificate of licensure entitling the person to practice as a licensed spectacle dispensing optician or a licensed spectacle-contact lens dispensing optician. The appropriate certificate of licensure shall be issued by the board no later than sixty days after it has notified the applicant of the applicant's approval fo...