§ 367.680

367.680 Definitions for KRS 367.680 to 367.690. As used in KRS 367.680 to 367.690: (1) 'Assessment mechanism': (a) Means automated or virtual equipment, application, or technology designed to be used on a telephone, a computer, or an Internet -based device that may be used either in person or remotely to conduct an eye assessment; and (b) Includes artificial intelligence devices and any equipment, electronic or nonelectronic, that is used to perform an eye assessment; (2) 'Contact lens' means any lens placed directly on the surface of the eye, regardless of whether or not it is intended to correct a visual defect, including any cosmetic, therapeutic, or corrective lens; (3) 'Eye assessment' means an assessment of the ocular health and visual status of a patient that may include but is not limited to object ive refractive data or information generated by an automated testing device, including an autorefractor, in order to establish a medical diagnosis for the correction of vision disorders; (4) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, trust, partnership, in corporated or unincorporated association, and any other legal entity; (5) 'Prescription' means a handwritten or electronic

rders; (4) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, trust, partnership, in corporated or unincorporated association, and any other legal entity; (5) 'Prescription' means a handwritten or electronic order issued by a licensed optometrist, osteopath, or physician, or an oral order issued directly by a licensed optometrist, osteopat h, or physician; (6) 'Seller' means an individual or entity that sells contact lenses or visual aid glasses and dispenses them to Kentucky residents in any manner; and (7) 'Visual aid glasses': (a) Means eyeglasses, spectacles, or lenses designed or used t o correct visual defects, including spectacles that may be adjusted by the wearer to achieve different types or levels of visual correction or enhancement; and (b) Does not include optical instrument or devices that are: 1. Not intended to correct or enhan ce vision; 2. Sold without consideration of the visual status of the individual who will use the optical instrument or device, including sunglasses that are designed and used solely to filter out light; or 3. Completely assembled eyeglasses or spectacles designed and used solely to magnify. Effective: July 14, 2018 History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch.

are designed and used solely to filter out light; or 3. Completely assembled eyeglasses or spectacles designed and used solely to magnify. Effective: July 14, 2018 History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 44, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018. -- Created 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 1, effective June 24, 2003.