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225 ILCS 83/5
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(225 ILCS 83/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Contact lens prescription" means a written order bearing the original signature of a duly licensed optometrist or physician or an oral or electronic order issued directly by an optometrist or physician that authorizes the dispensing of contact lenses to a patient. "Department" means the Department of Professional Regulation. "Mail-order ophthalmic provider" means an entity that dispenses contact lenses through the United States Postal Service or other common carrier to Illinois residents. "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in all its branches under the Medical Practice Act of 1987. (Source: P.A. 91-421, eff. 1-1-00.)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.aspFetched: 10/17/2026

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