Ask An Optometrist


Who owns my prescription – me or my doctor?

Answer:

The doctor. Prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses is considered a part of patient’s medical record. The ownership of medical records is addressed in the statutes and regulation of several states. The traditional rule states that medical records are the property of the provider.

However, since the late 1970s, eye doctors have been required by law to provide you with your eyeglass prescription after an eye examination that allows you to choose your eyeglasses purchase location. The same requirement was applied to contact lens prescription since early 2004, although release of contact lens prescription often requires a follow-up visit to ensure the proper fitting of the proposed lenses.

– Dr. Kim

 

Dr. Grace Kim

Grace M. Kim, O.D.
Clinical Advisor Panel Chair for America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses.

Dr. Kim received her Doctorate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Prior to entering optometry school, she worked as a research biologist at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She was involved in electron microscopy, ultramicrotomy and immunocytochemistry, in which fields she received acknowledgements and co-authored presentations, abstracts, and articles which were published in the Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. Following graduation, Dr. Kim joined National Vision’s America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses. Since 2007, Dr. Kim served as Chairperson on Clinical Advisory Panel. She is also a Doctor Mentor in which position she trains newly hired doctors and assist in conducting performance reviews on the Peer Review Committee. 

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  1. Vonnie Prince says:

    I love the variety of eyeglasses. I had my eye examine a couple months ago wouldn’t need that done & have script. I think it is great to have free eye for those that need it. Oh! Great prices on all with many to choose from love that.I can’t wait to come in to get new glasses.

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