College adds plano point

The College of Optometrists has published further guidance on the fitting and supply of plano contact lenses, including clarification on the responsibilities of an optometrist 'generally directing' the sale or supply of zero-powered contact lenses.

The latest guidelines follow on from the changes to the Opticians Act in 2005 and are designed to reflect changes to different sections of the Act. A bullet point has been added to existing guidance on zero-powered lenses to remind practitioners that while the legal aspects of supply may be different, their professional responsibilities towards the wearers of plano lenses are the same as towards wearers of powered lenses.