Bill > H2558

This bill requires licensed physicians and registered optometrists in Massachusetts who write prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses to include the patient's pupillary distance (PD) on the prescription. Pupillary distance is the measurement in millimeters between the centers of a person's pupils, which is an important measurement for ensuring properly fitted eyewear. The bill mandates that healthcare providers include this information at no additional cost to the patient, and it directs the board of registration in optometry to create regulations to implement this requirement. By requiring the inclusion of pupillary distance, the bill aims to help patients more easily obtain accurate eyewear prescriptions and potentially make it easier to purchase glasses from different vendors, as the complete prescription information will be readily available.