FTC Put OD and MD Practices Under Microscope

"Eye doctors are coming under the microscope from federal regulators," reports The Hill. "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering replacing long-standing rules that govern how eye doctors prescribe glasses and contact lenses. The possible changes to the rules come as part of a regulatory review by the agency. The current rules are intended to protect the health of patients’ eyes while giving them more opportunities to bargain-hunt for better prices. Eye doctors can only sell glasses and contacts to patients after they have conducted an eye exam or verified a prescription from another eye doctor. This prevents eye doctors from selling the wrong prescription to their patients." Read more.