- Laws of Fiji

[ODO 25] Practice of optical dispensing25

(1) Any dispensing optician shall be entitled to practice optical dispensing in Fiji.

(2) The practice of optical dispensing shall include the following—

(a)interpretation and analysis of written prescriptions by registered optometrists;
(b)selection and fitting of optical appliances for patients;
(c)taking of relevant facial measurements necessary for the fitting of spectacles for patients;
(d)composing frame materials and styles for the selection and fitting of spectacles;
(e)writing of specifications or performance of lens glazing and fitting into frames; or
(f)verification of the accuracy of prescribed spectacles, and necessary shaping and adjustments for maximum comfort of the patients.

(3) A registered dispensing optician may import or sell ready-made spectacles and cosmetic contact lenses.

(4) Any importation or sale by a registered dispensing optician under subsection (3) shall not be considered as the practice of optical dispensing.

(5) Any student dispensing optician who undertakes training in the dispensing of contact lenses shall, subject to the approval of the Board, be able to—

(a)measure the shape and size of the eyes using a keratometer;
(b)determine the base curve and diameter of the lens to be fitted;
(c)perform clinical trial fitting for best fit and comfort of lenses;
(d)instruct upon the insertion, removal and care of the lenses; and
(e)dispense lenses and follow up compliance.