What Is Optometry Law (Francis Leo Marcos)? – Explanation Of RA 8050

What Is Optometry Law? (Answers)

WHAT IS OPTOMETRY LAW? – After the arrest of Internet personality Francis Leo Marcos, netizens are asking about what law he violated.

Most headlines that covered the news stated that Franciso Leo Marcos violated the “Optometry Law” or Republic Act No. 8050. But what exactly are its provisions?

The Republic Act No. 8050 is an act which regulates the practice of “Optometry”. But what is Optometry?

What Is Optometry Law (Francis Leo Marcos)? - Explanation Of RA 8050

According to the Optometric Association of the Philippines, Optometry is:

The science and art of examining the human eye, analyzing the ocular function, prescribing and dispensing ophthalmic lenses, prisms, contact lenses and their accessories and solutions, low vision aids, and similar appliances and devices, conducting ocular exercises.

Moreover, the Act states the importance of optometry as a profession in protecting the health and physical well-being of the Filipinos. As such, it would be included as a regular component of the primary health care system.

So which part of the law did Francis Leo Marcos violate? We’re not quite sure yet due to the NBI declining to release any further details of the report.

According to an article from Coconut, the news site tried to reach out to the NBI to discuss the violations but the Bureau could not be reached.

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