Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Latest Update: Aug. 02, 1989
The issues in this case are: (1) whether the Respondent, William A. Hunter, O. D., violated Section 463.012 and 463.016, Florida Statutes (1985), by using a prescription over two years old to dispense soft contact lenses; and (2) whether his use of the old prescription to dispense soft contact lenses constituted negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the practice of optometry in violation of Section 463.016(1)(g), Florida Statutes (1985).Respondent was negligent for not giving patient complete eye exam after complaints after use of 2 year old, plus, prescription. No incompetence or misconduct..