The 20/20 Podcast

Episode 26 - What Does Contact Lens Deregulation Look Like?


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A few weeks ago, the FTC introduced some regulatory changes with regards to contact lens prescriptions for optometrists in the US. There were also some additional comments made by the FTC Commissioner, which sounded a lot like the comments made by the Health Minister 10 years ago when contact lens sales were completely deregulated.

In this conversation with Dr. Jennifer Lyerly of Defocus Media, I share our experiences here in BC since the deregulation as well as why it is so important for ODs in the US to rally against these types of changes.

Connect with Defocus Media at defocusmedia.com and instagram.com/defocusmedia and Dr. Lyerly at instagram.com/eye.dolatry.

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