Regulation 2 Amendment of the principal regulations

(1)

In regulation 1 of the principal regulations —

(a)

in paragraph (2) (interpretation) in the definition of “face value” the words “for a prism or a tint” are omitted;

(b)

in paragraph (3) (interpretation of Part I of Schedule 1) after sub-paragraph (a) there is inserted the following sub-paragraph:—

“(aa)

where an optical appliance has a bifocal lens, the power of the lens shall be determined according to the power of that segment of the lens designed to correct a defect in distant sight; and”.

(2)

In regulation 4 of the principal regulations (issue of vouchers in connection with general ophthalmic services), in paragraph (2), there is added at the end “on the same occasion as he issues the prescription in accordance with paragraph 10(3) of Schedule 1 to the Ophthalmic Services Regulations”.

(3)

In regulation 6 of the principal regulations (use of vouchers), after paragraph (2) there is inserted the following paragraph:—

“(2A)

A voucher relating to glasses may be accepted in connection with the supply of contact lenses.”.

(4)

For each amount specified in column 2 of Schedule 1 to these regulations, where it appears in column 3 in Part I of Schedule 1 to the principal regulations in relation to the letter code specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 to these regulations, there is substituted the amount specified in column 3 of the Schedule to these regulations.

(5)

For Part II of Schedule 1 to the principal regulations there is substituted the Part II set out in Schedule 2 to these regulations.