MANILA, Philippines – To protect the health and safety of the general public, the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) has initiated an aggressive campaign against the rampant illegal dispensing and sale of contact lenses online and in small retail stalls in Metro Manila.
“Contact lenses are not cosmetic products, they are regulated medical devices. As such, only certified and accredited optometrists are authorized and qualified to examine and determine a patient’s need for prescription contact lenses and to legally dispense these,” said IPAO president Dr. Mary Gaw-So.
“Contact lenses not registered with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and dispensed by
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