Renewal of glasses and contact lenses by orthoptists: conditions

The decree complements the Health System Organization and Transformation Act adopted in 2019 which authorized orthoptists to modify prescription glasses and lenses, subject to conditions and as part of a renewal.

Conditions for renewal of contact lenses

The orthoptist may renew or adapt, if necessary, after carrying out a refractive examination (unless the doctor expressly opposes the prescription and except for certain medical situations), the optical corrections of the initial medical prescriptions for eye contact lenses:

• Prescription less than one year old for patients less than 16 years of age ;

• Prescription less than three years old, for patients aged 16 years and older.

Conditions for renewal of corrective lenses

The orthoptist may renew or adapt, if necessary, after carrying out a refractive examination (unless the doctor expressly opposes the prescription and except for certain medical situations), the optical corrections of the initial medical prescriptions for corrective lenses:

• Prescription less than one year old for patients less than 16 years of age ;

• Prescription less than five years old for patients aged 16 to 42 years ;

• Prescription less than three years old for patients over 42 years of age.