when does an eyeglass rx expire?
I was recently told by a supposed reliable source that eyeglass prescriptions NEVER expire unless the doctor writes an expiration date on it. I always thought that an eyeglass rx expires after 2 years unless the doctor writes an earlier expiration on the rx.
I practice in New Jersey. Perhaps the laws in NJ are different than other states.
Do any of you know the facts on this?
Better question than expected
I just perused the NJ optometry laws. Couldn't find anything about spec Rx expirations.
Here in Massachusetts, ODs are required to write an expiration date as per State Optometry laws. Also to be written on prescription is PD, address, and birthdate. Expiration date is required, that date is up to professional discretion.
Lots of supposed info out there about a federal law that says an Rx is good only two years, but I've never seen it written.
It looks like these regs are state written, which is why internet contacts and glasses are so big and getting bigger as state rules don't apply
Harry