Regulatory/Legislative News

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed the Consumer Protection in Eye Care Act into law March 30, establishing safeguards and limitations on the use of automated or virtual equipment for assessing the eye and generating prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed SB 511 into law March 9, allowing optometrists in the state to perform limited injections to treat chalazia.

Imprimis has received a patent for its MKO Melt compounded formulation from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, according to a press release.

Opternative announced it is working with the FDA to comply with regulatory requirements.

Prevent Blindness is lauding the 2018 omnibus spending bill passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump last week for including increased funding to two CDC vision health programs.

The Trump administration’s selection of longtime AIDS researcher Robert R. Redfield, MD, to be the next CDC director drew mixed reactions from experts and officials, including some who question his conduct on a research project several decades ago.

Patients receiving copies of their contact lens prescriptions is a key component of the Contact Lens Rule, according to Elizabeth Delaney.

The FDA issued a warning letter to Opternative CEO Aaron Dallek regarding the company’s online eye examination mobile app.

A bill that would require the Maryland State Department of Education and Department of Health to develop health and safety guidelines and procedures for the use of digital devices in public school classrooms was introduced into the state’s House Ways and Means Committee Feb. 7.

Signed into law in December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contained a treasure trove of tax breaks – along with several potential pitfalls – for small businesses and optometry practices.