3.—(1) In regulation 3 of the Sight Testing Regulations (examination) –
(a)in paragraph (1), for “paragraph (2)” there shall be substituted “paragraphs (2) and (3)”; and
(b)at the end, there shall be added paragraph (3) –
“(3) The provisions of paragraph (1)(b)(ii) do not apply where the doctor or optician refers the patient to an ophthalmic hospital, in accordance with paragraph 10(2) of Schedule 1 to the General Ophthalmic Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1986.”.
(2) In regulation 4 of the Sight Testing Regulations (exceptions to the duty to issue a prescription or statement) –
(a)at the end of paragraph (b), delete “or”; and
(b)after paragraph (c), insert –
“; or
the patient is being fitted with contact lenses as part of the medical or clinical treatment provided for an eye condition.”.