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FTC | RIN: 3084-AB37 | Publication ID: Spring 2018 |
Title: Trade Regulation Rule on Ophthalmic Practice Rule | |
Abstract:
Issued in 1978, the Trade Regulation Rule on Ophthalmic Practice Rules, also known as the Eyeglass Rule or the Rule, provides that an optometrist or ophthalmologist must give the patient, at no extra cost, a copy of the eyeglass prescription immediately after the examination is completed. The Rule also prohibits optometrists and ophthalmologists from conditioning the availability of an eye examination, as defined by the Rule, on a requirement that the patient agrees to purchase ophthalmic goods from the optometrist or ophthalmologist, and from placing on the prescription, or delivering to the patient, certain disclaimers or waivers of liability. As part of its ongoing systematic review of all Federal Trade Commission rules and guides, on September 3, 2015, the Commission requested public comments on, among other things, the economic impact and benefits of the Rule; possible conflict between the Rule and State, local, or other Federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the Rule of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. The comment period closed on October 26, 2015. Commission staff has completed review of the 831 comments received from consumers, eye care professionals, industry members, trade associations, and consumer advocates and anticipates the Commission taking next action by the fall of 2018. |
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Agency: Federal Trade Commission(FTC) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Independent agency | |
CFR Citation: 16 CFR 456 | |
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Related RINs: Previously reported as 3084-AA80 | |
Agency Contact: Alysa Bernstein Attorney Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, CC-10528, Washington, DC 20580 Phone:202 326-3289 Email: abernstein@ftc.gov |