California Optometry Laws and
Regulations Exam Questions With
Answers.
Who has the authority to prescribe ophthalmic or contact lenses, or plano contact
lenses? - ans-a physician and surgeon or optometrist
What is a prescription lens? - ans-any device that alters or changes the visual powers of
the human eye or any plano contact lenses
What 5 conditions are required for the board to issue a permit to practice under a
different name?
- ans-1. Place is owned or leased and entirely controlled by applicant- except in a
community clinic
2. Name of practice not deceptive and contains words "optometry" or "optometric"
3. Name of all ODs practicing in that location must be displayed in a conspicuous place
and in any advertisements
4. No charges pending which could result in revocation/suspension of license
5. Permit may be revoked at any time with cause
What must be included on a spectacle lens Rx?
- ans-pt's name
dioptric power of lens
issue and exp date
name, address, license #, signature of practitioner
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. - ans-2-4
What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses?
- ans-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
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which subverts or attempts
to subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam. - ans-misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person to allow his/her
license to be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner.
- ans-False- it is a misdemeanor
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. - ans-disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses?
- ans-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
T/F. License can be denied solely on basis of felony conviction even if applicant has
certificate of rehab. - ans-False- can't be
T/F. A license can be denied, suspended, or revoked solely on the basis of character,
reputation, personality, or habits. - ans-False- can't be
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for conviction of crime not related to
profession. - ans-False- has to be related to profession
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for not being in compliance with a child
support order or judgement. - ans-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing examination.
- ans-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for securing license by fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation. - ans-True
Regulations Exam Questions With
Answers.
Who has the authority to prescribe ophthalmic or contact lenses, or plano contact
lenses? - ans-a physician and surgeon or optometrist
What is a prescription lens? - ans-any device that alters or changes the visual powers of
the human eye or any plano contact lenses
What 5 conditions are required for the board to issue a permit to practice under a
different name?
- ans-1. Place is owned or leased and entirely controlled by applicant- except in a
community clinic
2. Name of practice not deceptive and contains words "optometry" or "optometric"
3. Name of all ODs practicing in that location must be displayed in a conspicuous place
and in any advertisements
4. No charges pending which could result in revocation/suspension of license
5. Permit may be revoked at any time with cause
What must be included on a spectacle lens Rx?
- ans-pt's name
dioptric power of lens
issue and exp date
name, address, license #, signature of practitioner
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. - ans-2-4
What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses?
- ans-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
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which subverts or attempts
to subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam. - ans-misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person to allow his/her
license to be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner.
- ans-False- it is a misdemeanor
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. - ans-disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses?
- ans-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
T/F. License can be denied solely on basis of felony conviction even if applicant has
certificate of rehab. - ans-False- can't be
T/F. A license can be denied, suspended, or revoked solely on the basis of character,
reputation, personality, or habits. - ans-False- can't be
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for conviction of crime not related to
profession. - ans-False- has to be related to profession
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for not being in compliance with a child
support order or judgement. - ans-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing examination.
- ans-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for securing license by fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation. - ans-True
