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An act regulating the practice of optometry, Upgrading optometric education, integrating optometrists, and for other purposes

RA 8050

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section 1

Title: “Revised Optometry Law of 1995”

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section 2

declaration of state policy:

  • optometry as a profession in safeguarding and enhancing health and general physical well-being

  • regular component of the primary health care system

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section 3

definition of terms

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optometry

The science and art of examining the human eye, analyzing the ocular function, prescribing and dispensing ophthalmic lenses, prisms, contact lenses and their accessories and solutions, low vision aids, and similar appliances and devices, conducting ocular exercises, vision training, orthoptics, installing prosthetics, using authorized diagnostic pharmaceutical agents (DPA), and other preventive or corrective measures or procedures for the aid, correction, rehabilitation or relief of the human eye, or to attain maximum vision and comfort.

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optometrist

A person who has been certified by the Board of Optometry and registered with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as being qualified to practice optometry in the Philippines.

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Optometrist in a good standing

A registered optometrist who is authorized to practice the profession in the Philippines by virtue of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license issued by the PRC for the purpose.

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diagnostic pharmaceutical agents

Specific topical drugs used to aid optometrists in their examination of the human eye. Until otherwise specified by the Board of Optometry, upon approval by the Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) upon the recommendation of the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)

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Phenyleprine

2.5% ophthalmic drops;

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tropicamide

0.5% ophthalmic drops;

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proparacaine

0.5% ophthalmic drops; (2)

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oxybuprocaine HCL

0.4% ophthalmic drops

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certificate of registration

A document signed by the Commissioner of the PRC and by all members of the Board of Optometry and bearing its seal, issued to an applicant who has satisfied the requirements for the practice of optometry. It shall serve as proof that the registrant is qualified to practice the profession in the Philippines.

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Professional License

  • A renewable card, issued by the PRC to a registered optometrist, indicating that he is competent and authorized to practice optometry in the Philippines.

  • Until the loss of its validity or its expiration, such license shall serve as evidence that its bearer is an optometrist in good standing.

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code of professional ethics

A set of standards relating to the conduct, integrity and moral duties of optometrists, as prescribed by the duly integrated and accredited national organization of optometrists and adopted and promulgated by the Board of Optometry upon the approval by the PRC.

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section 4

acts constituting the practice of optometry:

  • Eye exams (tools + diagnostic drops).

  • Prescribing/dispensing glasses, contacts, frames, solutions.

  • Vision training, ocular exercises, prosthetics.

  • Counseling on eye care.

  • Running clinics/offices.

  • Charging fees for services.

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section 5

prohibition against the unauthorized practice of optometry:

  • No practice without PRC license.

  • Exceptions:

    • Licensed doctors with eye training.

    • Public health workers (visual acuity/screening only).

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section 6

disclosure of authority to practice:

  • Must indicate license number and expiration on documents.

  • Certificate of registration must be displayed in clinic.

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section 7

the board of optometry:

  • Created Board of Optometry (5 members).

  • Appointed by President from PRC recommendation.

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section 8

minimum qualifications of board members:

  • Filipino citizen.

  • Licensed optometrist in good standing.

  • At least 35 years old.

  • Good moral character.

  • Active practice for 10+ years.

  • Must give up faculty or association posts if appointed.

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section 9

term of office:

  • Term: 5 years, non-renewable.

  • First members: staggered 1–5 years.

  • New chair automatically last-year member.

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section 10

removal or suspension of board members:

  • President may remove a member for neglect, malpractice, immorality, etc.

  • May suspend for up to 60 days.

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section 11

compensation of board members:

  • Members receive compensation (set by PRC rules).