OPTOMETRY CA LAW PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
• T/F: The payment or receipt of consideration for advertising, wherein a
licensee offers or sells services through a third party advertiser (such as
Groupon) is considered a referral of patients, and therefore an illegal
practice..
Answer: False. It is legal and shall not constitute a referral of patients. The
fee paid to the advertiser shall be commensurate with the service provided.
• What is the penalty for failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect?.
Answer: Misdemeanor charge with 6 months in jail and/or $1000 fine
• What is required on a spectacle lens prescription?.
Answer: Patient's name, dioptric power of lens, issue and expiration date,
and name, address, telephone number, license number and signature of
practitioner.
• Who has exclusive control over the fees charged, exam procedures and
treatments provided in a landlord-tenant relationship?.
Answer: Optometrist
• What must an OD do to engage in practice at a health facility or residential
care facility?.
Answer: the OD must maintain a primary business office separate from that
facility that is open to the public
• T/F: Approved extended clinical facilities (such as a mobile unit) do not
have to be registered with the Board since it constitutes a part of opt.
education program..
Answer: False; they have to be registered
• 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
• What are examples of unprofessional conduct?.
Answer: -- Violating any rules/regulations adopted by the Board --
Commission of fraud, misrepresentation, or any act involving dishonesty or
corruption related to being an optometrist (i.e. insurance fraud, false
advertising, unlawful use of license, altering license/permits) -- Any action
of conduct that would warrant a denial of license -- Gross negligence and/or
repeated negligent acts or omissions -- Incompetence -- Failure to maintain
adequate/accurate records -- Excessive prescribing, treatment or use of
procedures -- Furnishing, engaging in, aiding/abetting or being convicted of
substance abuse, controlled substances, dangerous drugs, or alcoholic
beverages to the extent of being injurious to self or others -- Conviction of a
felony or offense related to being an optometrist including sexual crimes
(i.e. sexual abuse or misconduct with patient) -- Failure to protect patient or
follow infection control guidelines -- Failure to refer patient to appropriate
physician if warranted
• The OD's records are the sole property of who?.
Answer: the OD
• The Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall both
appoint a _______ member of the board..
Answer: public
• T/F: To prescribe Schedule II or III drugs, prescriber must register with
PDMP/CURES..
Answer: True
• How is "gross negligence" defined?.
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.
,• Under what circumstances are you exempt from liability for performing a
procedure on a minor?.
Answer: Provider reasonably believed that the procedure should be
undertaken immediately (i.e. during emergency care) and that there was
insufficient time to obtain parental (informed) consent or the patient was
legally incapable of giving consent. Parents still responsible for costs.
• 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 4 immunizations can an optometrist administer (with the proper
certifications & training)?.
Answer: Influenza, herpes zoster, pneumococcus, and SARS-CoV-2
• A health care provider may provide a summary of the record in lieu of
allowing access to the entire record, within ___ to ___ working days, from
date of written request. A reasonable fee may be charged for actual time/cost
in the preparation of the summary..
Answer: 10 to 30
• T/F: Optometrists cannot prescribe/fit spectacle lenses & CL, including CL
classified as drugs by FDA, and diagnostic and therapeutic CL incorporating
medications..
Answer: False; they can
• T/F: A health care provider may limit parental access to a minor's record, if
the provider feels it is detrimental to the provider's relationship with the
minor..
Answer: True
• Every OD is encouraged to take ____________ courses as part of CE..
Answer: pharmacology
, • Who does the board employ for legal counsel?.
Answer: attorney general
• What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses?.
Answer: 1. Displaying/possessing a cancelled, suspended, or fake/fraudulent
license or any document simulating one 2. Lending license to another 3.
Displaying license that wasn't issued to you 4. Failing to surrender license
that has been cancelled/suspended/revoked 5. Knowingly permitting
unlawful use of license 6. Reproducing linces 7. Buying or receiving
forged/counterfeit license
• T/F: Doctor may inform parents of treatment without emancipated minor's
consent..
Answer: False; may not inform without patient's authorization
• 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
• T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing
examination..
Answer: True
• Under what conditions can an ophthalmic/optometric assistant perform
preliminary subjective refraction?.
Answer: -- Must have 45+ hours of documented training -- Must be
performed when supervising OMD/OD is physically present at same
location in conjunction with in-person exam performed by OMD/OD -- May
use appropriate related equipment -- Can NOT prescribe glasses or CL
• What is the max administrative fine amount for each violation or each
inspection or investigation, or for any fraudulent billing of Medi-Cal,
Medi-Care or other insurance company?.
Answer: $5000
• T/F. Sale, procurement, or use of a professional degree not legally obtained
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
• T/F: The payment or receipt of consideration for advertising, wherein a
licensee offers or sells services through a third party advertiser (such as
Groupon) is considered a referral of patients, and therefore an illegal
practice..
Answer: False. It is legal and shall not constitute a referral of patients. The
fee paid to the advertiser shall be commensurate with the service provided.
• What is the penalty for failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect?.
Answer: Misdemeanor charge with 6 months in jail and/or $1000 fine
• What is required on a spectacle lens prescription?.
Answer: Patient's name, dioptric power of lens, issue and expiration date,
and name, address, telephone number, license number and signature of
practitioner.
• Who has exclusive control over the fees charged, exam procedures and
treatments provided in a landlord-tenant relationship?.
Answer: Optometrist
• What must an OD do to engage in practice at a health facility or residential
care facility?.
Answer: the OD must maintain a primary business office separate from that
facility that is open to the public
• T/F: Approved extended clinical facilities (such as a mobile unit) do not
have to be registered with the Board since it constitutes a part of opt.
education program..
Answer: False; they have to be registered
• 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
• What are examples of unprofessional conduct?.
Answer: -- Violating any rules/regulations adopted by the Board --
Commission of fraud, misrepresentation, or any act involving dishonesty or
corruption related to being an optometrist (i.e. insurance fraud, false
advertising, unlawful use of license, altering license/permits) -- Any action
of conduct that would warrant a denial of license -- Gross negligence and/or
repeated negligent acts or omissions -- Incompetence -- Failure to maintain
adequate/accurate records -- Excessive prescribing, treatment or use of
procedures -- Furnishing, engaging in, aiding/abetting or being convicted of
substance abuse, controlled substances, dangerous drugs, or alcoholic
beverages to the extent of being injurious to self or others -- Conviction of a
felony or offense related to being an optometrist including sexual crimes
(i.e. sexual abuse or misconduct with patient) -- Failure to protect patient or
follow infection control guidelines -- Failure to refer patient to appropriate
physician if warranted
• The OD's records are the sole property of who?.
Answer: the OD
• The Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall both
appoint a _______ member of the board..
Answer: public
• T/F: To prescribe Schedule II or III drugs, prescriber must register with
PDMP/CURES..
Answer: True
• How is "gross negligence" defined?.
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.
,• Under what circumstances are you exempt from liability for performing a
procedure on a minor?.
Answer: Provider reasonably believed that the procedure should be
undertaken immediately (i.e. during emergency care) and that there was
insufficient time to obtain parental (informed) consent or the patient was
legally incapable of giving consent. Parents still responsible for costs.
• 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 4 immunizations can an optometrist administer (with the proper
certifications & training)?.
Answer: Influenza, herpes zoster, pneumococcus, and SARS-CoV-2
• A health care provider may provide a summary of the record in lieu of
allowing access to the entire record, within ___ to ___ working days, from
date of written request. A reasonable fee may be charged for actual time/cost
in the preparation of the summary..
Answer: 10 to 30
• T/F: Optometrists cannot prescribe/fit spectacle lenses & CL, including CL
classified as drugs by FDA, and diagnostic and therapeutic CL incorporating
medications..
Answer: False; they can
• T/F: A health care provider may limit parental access to a minor's record, if
the provider feels it is detrimental to the provider's relationship with the
minor..
Answer: True
• Every OD is encouraged to take ____________ courses as part of CE..
Answer: pharmacology
, • Who does the board employ for legal counsel?.
Answer: attorney general
• What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses?.
Answer: 1. Displaying/possessing a cancelled, suspended, or fake/fraudulent
license or any document simulating one 2. Lending license to another 3.
Displaying license that wasn't issued to you 4. Failing to surrender license
that has been cancelled/suspended/revoked 5. Knowingly permitting
unlawful use of license 6. Reproducing linces 7. Buying or receiving
forged/counterfeit license
• T/F: Doctor may inform parents of treatment without emancipated minor's
consent..
Answer: False; may not inform without patient's authorization
• 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
• T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing
examination..
Answer: True
• Under what conditions can an ophthalmic/optometric assistant perform
preliminary subjective refraction?.
Answer: -- Must have 45+ hours of documented training -- Must be
performed when supervising OMD/OD is physically present at same
location in conjunction with in-person exam performed by OMD/OD -- May
use appropriate related equipment -- Can NOT prescribe glasses or CL
• What is the max administrative fine amount for each violation or each
inspection or investigation, or for any fraudulent billing of Medi-Cal,
Medi-Care or other insurance company?.
Answer: $5000
• T/F. Sale, procurement, or use of a professional degree not legally obtained
