OPTOMETRY CA LAW FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
• True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist's records are the sole property of the optician/health plan.
Answer: false sole property of the optometrist
• When using corticosteroids for idiopathic iritis or episcleritis must consult
MD if not resolved in ______.
Answer: 3 weeks
• Advertising failures.
Answer: Misdemeanors.
• True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease
payments can be based on number of eye exams performed, prescriptions
written, patient referrals, or the sale/promotion of products of an optician,
optical company or health plan.
Answer: false
• No optometrist and no two or more optometrist jointly may have more than
_____ offices.
Answer: 11
• true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads.
Answer: false
• true/false: OD can treat unilateral nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic
iritis in a patient over 18.
Answer: true
• Significant financial interest.
Answer: $5,000 or 5% of the whole.
• Gross negligence definition.
, Answer: An extreme departure from the ordinary standard of conduct, as an
entire failure to exercise care, to justify the belief that there was an
indifference to the interest and welfare of others, which raises a presumption
of conscious indifference to consequences.
• Topical Steroid Consultation.
Answer: When using topical steroids, consult with OMD if condition is
worse in 21 days after diagnosis.
• when using corticosteroids for traumatic iritis, must refer to MD if still on
meds after ______.
Answer: 1 week
• For a patient to access health records, inspection may be permitted during
business hours within _____ working days; copies need to be transmitted
within _____ days..
Answer: 5 working days 15 days A reasonable fee may be charged for
clerical and copy costs. Any adult patient who inspects there records has the
right to provide a written addendum up to 250 words in the record.
• true/false: a TPA certified OD can remove sutures with consultation with the
treating physician.
Answer: true
• true/false: in an emergency, and OD can stabilize and then immediately
refer a patient with an acute angle closure attack to an OMD.
Answer: true
• True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician.
Answer: false
• True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist has exclusive control over the fees charged, examination
procedures, and treatments provided..
Answer: true
• Board Term Length.
, Answer: Each member of the board shall hold office for a term of years.
• True/false: CPR certification is required by an OD.
Answer: false
• True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or health plan.
Answer: True
• true/false: a TPA certified OD can perform intravenous injection for the
purpose of ocular angiography as part of an active treatment plan without an
ophthalmologist present..
Answer: false ODs only allowed to do FA at the direction of an
ophthalmologist as part of an active treatment plan in a setting where a
physician and surgeon is immediately available.
• When using antivirals for keratitis, must refer after ______ if not resolved.
Answer: 3 weeks
• oral information on expiration date.
Answer: The prescriber must orally inform the patient of the expiration date.
• true/false: a licensed optometrist can solicit a pupil or his/her parent or
guardian to advise treatment or consultation at a school screening.
Answer: false no licensed optometrist should use any voluntary vision
testing for the generation of referrals for financial benefit
• ANSWER-not entirely, must retain written record of
conversation/recommendations etc..
Answer: When consult is indicated, a phone call is sufficient
• true/false: it is illegal for opticians to advertise the availability of services by
ODs or OMDs.
Answer: true
• Expression of sebaceous cysts.
Answer: Permitted.
• Consultation for recurrent episcleritis.
Answer: Must consult MD if recurrent within 1 year.
, • What 6 components must be included on a contact lens prescription?.
Answer: (fed law) 1. Patient's name 2. exam date 3. issue date and expiration
date 4. name, address, telephone, and fax or prescriber 5. power, base curve,
other parameters, material of CL 6. manufacturer, trade name, or equivalent
brand name if private label
• Practitioners offering rebates.
Answer: it is unlawful
• ANSWER-UC.
Answer: refilling controlled substances without examination
• When does a contact lens rx have to be released to the patient?.
Answer: release upon completion of exam or upon completion of the fitting
process. (fed law)
• OD's control over schedule.
Answer: ODs have exclusive control over their schedule, how many patients
they see, and the time interval for each patient.
• TPA cert fee.
Answer: $25.
• Any active duty can have their license restored without examination or
penalty within ______ of discharge.
Answer: 1 year
• true/false: you can fill an expired glasses prescription in the case that the
glasses were broken, lost, or damaged..
Answer: true In such cases, the dispenser shall recommend that patient
returns to prescriber for an eye examination.
• What 10 items can be included in advertising?.
Answer: 1. Name, address, office hours 2. Languages spoken 3. Certification
or eligibility for certification by a board or organization recognized by SBO
4. Degrees received, names of schools, post grad training 5. Publications
authored 6. Testing positions (current or former) 7. Affiliations with
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
• True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist's records are the sole property of the optician/health plan.
Answer: false sole property of the optometrist
• When using corticosteroids for idiopathic iritis or episcleritis must consult
MD if not resolved in ______.
Answer: 3 weeks
• Advertising failures.
Answer: Misdemeanors.
• True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease
payments can be based on number of eye exams performed, prescriptions
written, patient referrals, or the sale/promotion of products of an optician,
optical company or health plan.
Answer: false
• No optometrist and no two or more optometrist jointly may have more than
_____ offices.
Answer: 11
• true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads.
Answer: false
• true/false: OD can treat unilateral nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic
iritis in a patient over 18.
Answer: true
• Significant financial interest.
Answer: $5,000 or 5% of the whole.
• Gross negligence definition.
, Answer: An extreme departure from the ordinary standard of conduct, as an
entire failure to exercise care, to justify the belief that there was an
indifference to the interest and welfare of others, which raises a presumption
of conscious indifference to consequences.
• Topical Steroid Consultation.
Answer: When using topical steroids, consult with OMD if condition is
worse in 21 days after diagnosis.
• when using corticosteroids for traumatic iritis, must refer to MD if still on
meds after ______.
Answer: 1 week
• For a patient to access health records, inspection may be permitted during
business hours within _____ working days; copies need to be transmitted
within _____ days..
Answer: 5 working days 15 days A reasonable fee may be charged for
clerical and copy costs. Any adult patient who inspects there records has the
right to provide a written addendum up to 250 words in the record.
• true/false: a TPA certified OD can remove sutures with consultation with the
treating physician.
Answer: true
• true/false: in an emergency, and OD can stabilize and then immediately
refer a patient with an acute angle closure attack to an OMD.
Answer: true
• True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician.
Answer: false
• True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist has exclusive control over the fees charged, examination
procedures, and treatments provided..
Answer: true
• Board Term Length.
, Answer: Each member of the board shall hold office for a term of years.
• True/false: CPR certification is required by an OD.
Answer: false
• True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or health plan.
Answer: True
• true/false: a TPA certified OD can perform intravenous injection for the
purpose of ocular angiography as part of an active treatment plan without an
ophthalmologist present..
Answer: false ODs only allowed to do FA at the direction of an
ophthalmologist as part of an active treatment plan in a setting where a
physician and surgeon is immediately available.
• When using antivirals for keratitis, must refer after ______ if not resolved.
Answer: 3 weeks
• oral information on expiration date.
Answer: The prescriber must orally inform the patient of the expiration date.
• true/false: a licensed optometrist can solicit a pupil or his/her parent or
guardian to advise treatment or consultation at a school screening.
Answer: false no licensed optometrist should use any voluntary vision
testing for the generation of referrals for financial benefit
• ANSWER-not entirely, must retain written record of
conversation/recommendations etc..
Answer: When consult is indicated, a phone call is sufficient
• true/false: it is illegal for opticians to advertise the availability of services by
ODs or OMDs.
Answer: true
• Expression of sebaceous cysts.
Answer: Permitted.
• Consultation for recurrent episcleritis.
Answer: Must consult MD if recurrent within 1 year.
, • What 6 components must be included on a contact lens prescription?.
Answer: (fed law) 1. Patient's name 2. exam date 3. issue date and expiration
date 4. name, address, telephone, and fax or prescriber 5. power, base curve,
other parameters, material of CL 6. manufacturer, trade name, or equivalent
brand name if private label
• Practitioners offering rebates.
Answer: it is unlawful
• ANSWER-UC.
Answer: refilling controlled substances without examination
• When does a contact lens rx have to be released to the patient?.
Answer: release upon completion of exam or upon completion of the fitting
process. (fed law)
• OD's control over schedule.
Answer: ODs have exclusive control over their schedule, how many patients
they see, and the time interval for each patient.
• TPA cert fee.
Answer: $25.
• Any active duty can have their license restored without examination or
penalty within ______ of discharge.
Answer: 1 year
• true/false: you can fill an expired glasses prescription in the case that the
glasses were broken, lost, or damaged..
Answer: true In such cases, the dispenser shall recommend that patient
returns to prescriber for an eye examination.
• What 10 items can be included in advertising?.
Answer: 1. Name, address, office hours 2. Languages spoken 3. Certification
or eligibility for certification by a board or organization recognized by SBO
4. Degrees received, names of schools, post grad training 5. Publications
authored 6. Testing positions (current or former) 7. Affiliations with
