OPTOMETRY CA LAW COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
• Every insurance and every licensed person must report within ___ days to
the Board every settlement or arbitration award over $___ of a claim or
action for damages for death or personal injury; and any judgment in
malpractice action.
Answer: 30 days; $3000
• Who has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of optometrist
staff in a landlord-tenant relationship?.
Answer: Optometrist
• T/F: An RDO can employ an optometrist or physician and surgeon for the
purpose of any examination or treatment of the eyes.
Answer: False; they may not
• How is "temporary practice" defined?.
Answer: practice away from the principal practice for not more than 5 days
in a 30-day period or not more than 36 days in a calendar year
• What must be included on a spectacle lens Rx?.
Answer: pt's name dioptric power of lens issue and exp date name, address,
license #, signature of practitioner
• What is the punishment for advertisement violations?.
Answer: suspension or revocation of license, also a misdemeanor and
punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mos, fine up to
$2,500, or both
• Any adult patient who inspects his/her records has a right to provide a
written addendum, up to ___ words, per alleged incomplete/incorrect item in
the record. Request to include addendum in patient record must be in
, writing..
Answer: 250 words
• What are some things that advertising may include?.
Answer: Name, address, office hrs Languages spoken Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan Degrees received,
names of schools Publications authored by practitioner Teaching positions-
current and former Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics Fees for services or
products and method of pmt Personal picture, pics of facility Description of
products advertised Any other factual info
• Define "anterior segment".
Answer: Portion of the eye anterior to vitreous humor, including soft tissue
coats --cornea, conjunctiva, sclera, iris, ciliary body, crystalline lens,
aqueous outflow & TM, and eyelids.
• What are 4 exemptions to CE requirements?.
Answer: illness, incapacity, unavoidable circumstances; first license within
previous 2 years
• Under which conditions does the prescriber have discretion in releasing CL
Rx?.
Answer: RGP lenses, keratoconus lenses, and other lenses that are not mass
produced
• How many meetings must be held by the board annually?.
Answer: at least one
• Which immunizations can be given by ODs?.
Answer: influenza, herpes zoster virus, pneumococcus for pts 18+
• Every OD is encouraged to take ____________ courses as part of CE..
Answer: pharmacology
• What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses?.
Answer: 1. Convicted of crime related to qualifications, functions, or duties
of profession 2. Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit w/ intent
, to benefit self or injury another 3. Knowingly lying or omitting fact in
application 4. Any other act which are grounds for suspension/revocation
• What does a "prescription" (for a drug) contain?.
Answer: An oral, written, or electronic transmission which contains: name
of patient, name, quantity and directions for use of drug, date of issue; name,
address, telephone, license and DEA number (if controlled substance), and
signature of prescriber.
• What are the 3 things that are NOT authorized by subsection f?.
Answer: 1. Any TPA, medical device, or technology involving cutting,
altering, or otherwise infiltrating human tissue by any means other than that
authorized in this law 2. any clinical lab test or imaging study not authorized
by paragraphs 1 to 16 inclusive of subdivision d 3. tx of any dz or condtn
that could not be treated by an OD before Jan 1 2018
• T/F: A provider is liable for performing a procedure on a minor if the
provider reasonably believed that the procedure should be undertaken
immediately and that there was insufficient time to obtain parental
(informed) consent. The parent or guardian usually has a right to inspect the
minor's records..
Answer: False; provider is NOT liable
• T/F: Removal of corneal foreign body is limited to non-perforating, no
deeper than bowman's layer, and not reasonably anticipated to require
surgical repair..
Answer: False. No deeper than mid-stroma.
• T/F: Optometrists are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or
neglect..
Answer: True
• If hands are not visibly soiled, what can you use to clean your hand?.
Answer: May use an alcohol-based hand rub
• T/F: Prescriber must orally inform patient of spectacle lens expiration date..
Answer: True
, • T/F: It is unlawful to claim to have special knowledge of optometry, but you
may claim to be residency trained in a particular subject..
Answer: True
• T/F: Parents are not responsible for costs for emancipated minors, or a
minor 15 years or older, living separate and apart from parents, and
managing own financial affairs..
Answer: True
• What is the penalty for engaging in any conduct that subverts or attempts to
subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam?.
Answer: Misdemeanor charge
• T/F: All signs, cards, stationary or other advert, must clearly and
permanently identify individual optometrist(s)..
Answer: True
• The exp date fro spec lenses shall not be less than ___-____ years from date
of issuance unless by pt hx or circumstance, such as presence of visual
abnormalities related to ocular or systemic dz, there is reasonable
probability of change earlier than that..
Answer: 2-4
• Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________ _______ if a
licensed person refuses to provide services b/c of race, color, sex, religion,
ancestry, disability, marital status or national origin..
Answer: disciplinary actions
• What is the penalty for knowingly permitting unlawful use of a license?.
Answer: Misdemeanor charge
• What is the penalty for engaging in or aiding/abetting substance abuse in the
workplace?.
Answer: Considered unprofessional conduct subject to suspension or
revocation of license with a civil penalty of $2500-$5000 per offense.
• What is insurance fraud?.
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
• Every insurance and every licensed person must report within ___ days to
the Board every settlement or arbitration award over $___ of a claim or
action for damages for death or personal injury; and any judgment in
malpractice action.
Answer: 30 days; $3000
• Who has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of optometrist
staff in a landlord-tenant relationship?.
Answer: Optometrist
• T/F: An RDO can employ an optometrist or physician and surgeon for the
purpose of any examination or treatment of the eyes.
Answer: False; they may not
• How is "temporary practice" defined?.
Answer: practice away from the principal practice for not more than 5 days
in a 30-day period or not more than 36 days in a calendar year
• What must be included on a spectacle lens Rx?.
Answer: pt's name dioptric power of lens issue and exp date name, address,
license #, signature of practitioner
• What is the punishment for advertisement violations?.
Answer: suspension or revocation of license, also a misdemeanor and
punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mos, fine up to
$2,500, or both
• Any adult patient who inspects his/her records has a right to provide a
written addendum, up to ___ words, per alleged incomplete/incorrect item in
the record. Request to include addendum in patient record must be in
, writing..
Answer: 250 words
• What are some things that advertising may include?.
Answer: Name, address, office hrs Languages spoken Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan Degrees received,
names of schools Publications authored by practitioner Teaching positions-
current and former Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics Fees for services or
products and method of pmt Personal picture, pics of facility Description of
products advertised Any other factual info
• Define "anterior segment".
Answer: Portion of the eye anterior to vitreous humor, including soft tissue
coats --cornea, conjunctiva, sclera, iris, ciliary body, crystalline lens,
aqueous outflow & TM, and eyelids.
• What are 4 exemptions to CE requirements?.
Answer: illness, incapacity, unavoidable circumstances; first license within
previous 2 years
• Under which conditions does the prescriber have discretion in releasing CL
Rx?.
Answer: RGP lenses, keratoconus lenses, and other lenses that are not mass
produced
• How many meetings must be held by the board annually?.
Answer: at least one
• Which immunizations can be given by ODs?.
Answer: influenza, herpes zoster virus, pneumococcus for pts 18+
• Every OD is encouraged to take ____________ courses as part of CE..
Answer: pharmacology
• What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses?.
Answer: 1. Convicted of crime related to qualifications, functions, or duties
of profession 2. Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit w/ intent
, to benefit self or injury another 3. Knowingly lying or omitting fact in
application 4. Any other act which are grounds for suspension/revocation
• What does a "prescription" (for a drug) contain?.
Answer: An oral, written, or electronic transmission which contains: name
of patient, name, quantity and directions for use of drug, date of issue; name,
address, telephone, license and DEA number (if controlled substance), and
signature of prescriber.
• What are the 3 things that are NOT authorized by subsection f?.
Answer: 1. Any TPA, medical device, or technology involving cutting,
altering, or otherwise infiltrating human tissue by any means other than that
authorized in this law 2. any clinical lab test or imaging study not authorized
by paragraphs 1 to 16 inclusive of subdivision d 3. tx of any dz or condtn
that could not be treated by an OD before Jan 1 2018
• T/F: A provider is liable for performing a procedure on a minor if the
provider reasonably believed that the procedure should be undertaken
immediately and that there was insufficient time to obtain parental
(informed) consent. The parent or guardian usually has a right to inspect the
minor's records..
Answer: False; provider is NOT liable
• T/F: Removal of corneal foreign body is limited to non-perforating, no
deeper than bowman's layer, and not reasonably anticipated to require
surgical repair..
Answer: False. No deeper than mid-stroma.
• T/F: Optometrists are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or
neglect..
Answer: True
• If hands are not visibly soiled, what can you use to clean your hand?.
Answer: May use an alcohol-based hand rub
• T/F: Prescriber must orally inform patient of spectacle lens expiration date..
Answer: True
, • T/F: It is unlawful to claim to have special knowledge of optometry, but you
may claim to be residency trained in a particular subject..
Answer: True
• T/F: Parents are not responsible for costs for emancipated minors, or a
minor 15 years or older, living separate and apart from parents, and
managing own financial affairs..
Answer: True
• What is the penalty for engaging in any conduct that subverts or attempts to
subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam?.
Answer: Misdemeanor charge
• T/F: All signs, cards, stationary or other advert, must clearly and
permanently identify individual optometrist(s)..
Answer: True
• The exp date fro spec lenses shall not be less than ___-____ years from date
of issuance unless by pt hx or circumstance, such as presence of visual
abnormalities related to ocular or systemic dz, there is reasonable
probability of change earlier than that..
Answer: 2-4
• Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________ _______ if a
licensed person refuses to provide services b/c of race, color, sex, religion,
ancestry, disability, marital status or national origin..
Answer: disciplinary actions
• What is the penalty for knowingly permitting unlawful use of a license?.
Answer: Misdemeanor charge
• What is the penalty for engaging in or aiding/abetting substance abuse in the
workplace?.
Answer: Considered unprofessional conduct subject to suspension or
revocation of license with a civil penalty of $2500-$5000 per offense.
• What is insurance fraud?.
