326.060 Dispenser not to examine or treat eyes -- Fitting of contact lenses

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KY Code › Title XXVI › Chapter 326 › Section 326.060

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326.060 Dispenser not to examine or treat eyes -- Fitting of contact lenses.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize or permit any ophthalmic

dispenser to hold himself out as being able to, or to either offer, undertake or attempt, by

any means or method, to examine or exercise eyes, to fit contact lenses, or to diagnose,

treat, correct, relieve, operate or prescribe for any human ailment, deficiency, deformity,

disease, injury, pain or physical condition except that an ophthalmic dispenser holding a

license as such issued hereunder may fit contact lenses under the supervision of a

physician, osteopath or optometrist.

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