The bill amends the Public Health Code to update definitions and requirements related to contact lenses and spectacles. It clarifies the definition of "contact lens" to include cosmetic, therapeutic, or corrective lenses and introduces the term "telemedicine," which allows for remote examinations and evaluations under specific conditions. The bill also establishes that a valid prescription for contact lenses must include detailed information such as the patient's name, lens specifications, and the prescribing licensee's details. Additionally, it specifies that examinations can occur via telemedicine if certain standards are met, including maintaining the standard of care and ensuring the patient has had an in-person examination within the last two years.

Furthermore, the bill outlines restrictions on who can issue prescriptions and emphasizes that prescriptions must be based on comprehensive evaluations rather than solely on objective data. It mandates compliance with federal regulations regarding contact lens sales and the eyeglass rule for spectacles. New sections 5560 and 5562 are added to detail the telemedicine examination process and the obligations of licensees and sellers of contact lenses and spectacles, respectively.