CA Optometry Law Exam Questions with correct
answers
Who are you prohibited from dispensing, prescribing or selling
eyeglasses to that are not made of shatter-resistant lenses or non-
flammable frames? Correct Answer-1. One-eyed person
2. Law enforcement officer
3. Fireman
4. Under 18yo
T/F There is no requirement for polycarbonate lenses Correct Answer-
True-it is required only by standards of care but not by law
It is unlawful to refer to a healthcare provider in which you or what
family members have financial interest? Correct Answer-1. Spouse
2. Children
3. Parents
4. Spouses of children
Define significant financial interest Correct Answer-$5,000 or 5% of the
whole
In what case can you refer a patient to a healthcare provider where you
have financial interest? Correct Answer-If there is no alternate provider
within 25mi or 40 minutes
,Define AB 684 Correct Answer-Allows optometrists to lease space from
an optician or health plan and includes sufficient protections to ensure
that doctors can practice independently
How long must the lease term be at least for an optometrist working in a
leased space from an optician or health care plan? Correct Answer-1
year
Health plans that employ doctors must transition them to lease
arrangements within ________ years Correct Answer-3
What must a practitioner disclose at first visit or prominently display
such that it is visible to the patient? Correct Answer-1. name and license
status on a name tag with at least 18 point font
2. Communicate name, license type, academic degree in writing or
3. display license
If you are in a lawsuit and settle for $3,000 or more, does this go in your
file? Correct Answer-Yes
Your file is purged of a complaint in what circumstances? Correct
Answer-1. If the Board has failed to act on the complaint/report within 5
years OR
2. Found complaint/report to be without merit
, How many days do you have to report to the Board any settlement in
excess of $3,000? Correct Answer-30 days
T/F: A licensed physician and surgeon practicing as an OMD may be
employed by an optometrist Correct Answer-True
T/F: No person other than a physician and surgeon or OD may prescribe
ophthalmic or contact lenses or plano contacts Correct Answer-True
Expiration date for for spectacles Correct Answer-No less than 2-4 years
from date of issuance
Expiration date for CL Correct Answer-No less than 1-2 years from date
of issuance
What is the federal law for clinical practice with regards to fitting CL?
Correct Answer-Cannot charge for standard lenses required for fitting,
but can charge for specialty lenses
What can an assistant or unlicensed new OD grad do? Correct Answer-
1. fit prescription lenses
2. prepare patients for exam
3. perform simple non-invasive testing of VA, pupils, ocular motility
4. Perform automated VF
5. Perform ophthalmic photography and digital imaging
answers
Who are you prohibited from dispensing, prescribing or selling
eyeglasses to that are not made of shatter-resistant lenses or non-
flammable frames? Correct Answer-1. One-eyed person
2. Law enforcement officer
3. Fireman
4. Under 18yo
T/F There is no requirement for polycarbonate lenses Correct Answer-
True-it is required only by standards of care but not by law
It is unlawful to refer to a healthcare provider in which you or what
family members have financial interest? Correct Answer-1. Spouse
2. Children
3. Parents
4. Spouses of children
Define significant financial interest Correct Answer-$5,000 or 5% of the
whole
In what case can you refer a patient to a healthcare provider where you
have financial interest? Correct Answer-If there is no alternate provider
within 25mi or 40 minutes
,Define AB 684 Correct Answer-Allows optometrists to lease space from
an optician or health plan and includes sufficient protections to ensure
that doctors can practice independently
How long must the lease term be at least for an optometrist working in a
leased space from an optician or health care plan? Correct Answer-1
year
Health plans that employ doctors must transition them to lease
arrangements within ________ years Correct Answer-3
What must a practitioner disclose at first visit or prominently display
such that it is visible to the patient? Correct Answer-1. name and license
status on a name tag with at least 18 point font
2. Communicate name, license type, academic degree in writing or
3. display license
If you are in a lawsuit and settle for $3,000 or more, does this go in your
file? Correct Answer-Yes
Your file is purged of a complaint in what circumstances? Correct
Answer-1. If the Board has failed to act on the complaint/report within 5
years OR
2. Found complaint/report to be without merit
, How many days do you have to report to the Board any settlement in
excess of $3,000? Correct Answer-30 days
T/F: A licensed physician and surgeon practicing as an OMD may be
employed by an optometrist Correct Answer-True
T/F: No person other than a physician and surgeon or OD may prescribe
ophthalmic or contact lenses or plano contacts Correct Answer-True
Expiration date for for spectacles Correct Answer-No less than 2-4 years
from date of issuance
Expiration date for CL Correct Answer-No less than 1-2 years from date
of issuance
What is the federal law for clinical practice with regards to fitting CL?
Correct Answer-Cannot charge for standard lenses required for fitting,
but can charge for specialty lenses
What can an assistant or unlicensed new OD grad do? Correct Answer-
1. fit prescription lenses
2. prepare patients for exam
3. perform simple non-invasive testing of VA, pupils, ocular motility
4. Perform automated VF
5. Perform ophthalmic photography and digital imaging
