Law No. 1219 grants this authority exclusively to ophthalmologists.
In cases where the transparent layer of the eye excessively bulges forward (such as keratoconus), the ophthalmologist recommends contact lens examination and application to the patient who does not benefit from glasses and whose vision cannot be improved. After obtaining the patient's consent, medical procedures are initiated.
Patients may prefer contact lenses to correct their vision defects. In addition to these optical contact lenses, ophthalmologists are the only ones authorized to apply therapeutic contact lenses to their patients' eyes.
Colored contact lenses are used for both aesthetic and medical purposes. The same medical procedures are applied to these lenses.
A contact lens is a foreign object placed on the transparent layer of the eye. It requires medical follow-up, care, and discipline.
Patients should not randomly acquire contact lenses from the market. They should not trust promotional contact lenses. It should be remembered that contact lenses used without medical supervision can lead to eye diseases, potentially causing blindness. If the examination is not conducted by an ophthalmologist, it cannot be determined whether the eye is suitable for contact lens use.