Oregon Board of Optometry

1500 Liberty Street SE, Suite 210 Salem OR 97302 Phone: (503)399-0662 Fax: (503)399-0705 email: board@oregonobo.org

Information About Contact Lens Use and Prescribing

The The Federal Trade Commission has made regulations that govern the prescribing of contact lenses. The following links to the FTC website may provide useful information for both consumers and eye health professionals.

The Contact Lens Rule: A Guide for Prescribers and Sellers

Complying with the Contact Lens Rule

No Tricks, No Treats: FTC Warns Halloween Consumers that Even Cosmetic Contact Lenses Require Prescriptions

Avoiding an Eyesore: What to Know Before You Buy Cosmetic Contacts

The Eyes Have It — Get Your Prescription

This video provides additional information regarding the dispensing and use of contact lenses without a valid prescription.