CONTACT LENS ACT

Creates the Contact Lens Act. Provides that a prescription for contact lenses must contain the specifically listed information. Requires that contact lenses be dispensed in accordance with the prescription. Provides penalties for violation of this Act. Requires the Department of Professional Regulation to promulgate rules to implement this Act. Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, and Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987 to make a violation of the Contact Lens Act a violation of those Acts respectively. Amends the Mail Order Contact Lens Act. Provides that fees and civil penalties collected under the Act shall be deposited in the Optometric Licensing and Disciplinary Fund (rather than the General Professions Dedicated Fund). Increases the maximum civil penalty to $10,000 (from $5,000). Makes imposition of civil penalties discretionary. Provides a list of violations of the Act. Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 to increase the maximum penalties in provisions regarding civil penalties and disciplinary grounds to $10,000 (from $5,000).