GOC investigates plano sales by pharmacies

A formal complaint about a number of pharmacies selling plano cosmetic contact lenses allegedly without supervision is being investigated by the GOC.

Optician understands that the complaint was filed by Visage Innovations which is claiming it has withdrawn its own line of plano lenses - Bestco coloured lenses - following the publication of revised guidance on the sale of plano lenses and on the advice of the GOC.

As reported in Optician (News, Feb 23), following changes to professional guidance on CL fitting and supply issued by the College of Optometrists and ABDO, plano CLs can only be sold by or under the supervision of a registered practitioner who must be on the premises when the lenses are supplied.