Now that the Federal Trade Commission is doubling-down on its rule requiring eye doctors to provide their patients prescriptions after eye exams, consumers are encountering more options for their purchases.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-03 14:36:37">January 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM EST</time>

Now that the Federal Trade Commission is doubling-down on its rule requiring eye doctors to provide their patients prescriptions after eye exams, consumers are encountering more options for their p…{ai:summary}<p>The Federal Trade Commission is reinforcing its rule that mandates eye doctors to issue prescriptions following eye exams. This move is expected to increase consumer choices for purchasing eyewear.</p><p>#health</p>

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