CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS
AND REGULATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What must be included on the CL Rx? - Answer-name of manufacturer, trade name of
private label brand, and if applicable trade name of equivalent national brand
When does the CL fitting process begin and end? - Answer-after the initial
comprehensive eye exam
when an appropriate fit has been achieved or prescriber determines no change in Rx for
previous wearer
T/F. A prescriber can charge a fee as a condition for releasing the CL Rx. - Answer-
False- however they can charge a fee for verifying ophthalmic goods obtained
elsewhere
T/F. A precriber may not condition availability of services on requirement to purchase
CL from prescriber. - Answer-true
Federal law says that practitioners cannot charge for ___________ lenses required for
fitting but can charge for _____________ lenses. - Answer-standard; specialty
T/F. A prescriber can waive or disclaim liability/responsibility for the accuracy of
ophthalmic goods/services dispensed by another seller. - Answer-False- but this does
not impose liability on a prescriber for goods/services dispensed by others
Who determines standards for ophthalmic devices? - Answer-American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)
Violation of ANSI is considered a ____________. - Answer-misdemeanor
What are the procedures that may be performed by a registered optician? - Answer-
fitting, adjusting or dispensing CLs
acting on advice, direction, and responsibility of the prescriber
It shall be considered ___________ ____________ practice to represent that CL may
be obtained w/o confirmation of a valid Rx or to offer for sale plano CLs. - Answer-
deceptive marketing
, An assistant in any setting {also an unlicensed new OD graduate} under the direct
responsibility and supervision of the physician and surgeon or OD may fit Rx lenses and
may also do what other procedures? - Answer--prep clients for exam
-perform noninvasive testing of VA, pupils, EOMs
-automated VF testing
-photos and digital imaging
-tonometry
-lensometry
-nonsubjective AR with subj ref performed by OD/OMD
-administer drops
-perform pachymetry, keratometry, A/B scans, and electrodiagnostic testing
A person located outside CA may ship, mail, or deliver in any manner, replacement CL
at retail to a pt in CA if registered with the State Board of Optometry of CA and if
pursuant to a valid Rx. When CLs are supplied in this manner, what must be done? -
Answer-The pt must be warned to consult with the prescribing Dr if any eye problem
occurs
Nonresident CL sellers must provide what 3 things that are dedicated to providers and
their authorized agents for Rx verification? - Answer-1. toll-free phone #
2. fax #
3. email address
It shall be _________ __________ practice to publish, advertise or otherwise represent
that CL may be obtained w/o confirmation of a valid Rx. - Answer-deceptive marketing
What are the conditions required for sale of CLs? - Answer-Must have receipt of written
Rx or copy of written Rx and be sold in quantities consistent with the Rx ep date and std
manufacturer/vendor packaging
If a written Rx for CLs is not available, what can be done? - Answer-the seller must
communicate by phone, fax, or email with the prescriber prior to selling, shipping,
mailing or delivering any lens
Upon receiving an rx verification from a seller, how long does a prescriber have to
confirm, alter, or deny the request. - Answer-one business day or 2pm of the next
business day, whichever is sooner (Federal law requires 8 business hrs)
T/F. A seller can alter any aspects of the CL specs or substitute a different
manufacturer, brand, or other physical property of the lens. - Answer-False- they can't
What is the definition of a dispensing optician? - Answer-individuals, corporations, or
firms who either singly or in combination w/ others, take facial measurements, and fit
and adjust lenses and frames.
AND REGULATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What must be included on the CL Rx? - Answer-name of manufacturer, trade name of
private label brand, and if applicable trade name of equivalent national brand
When does the CL fitting process begin and end? - Answer-after the initial
comprehensive eye exam
when an appropriate fit has been achieved or prescriber determines no change in Rx for
previous wearer
T/F. A prescriber can charge a fee as a condition for releasing the CL Rx. - Answer-
False- however they can charge a fee for verifying ophthalmic goods obtained
elsewhere
T/F. A precriber may not condition availability of services on requirement to purchase
CL from prescriber. - Answer-true
Federal law says that practitioners cannot charge for ___________ lenses required for
fitting but can charge for _____________ lenses. - Answer-standard; specialty
T/F. A prescriber can waive or disclaim liability/responsibility for the accuracy of
ophthalmic goods/services dispensed by another seller. - Answer-False- but this does
not impose liability on a prescriber for goods/services dispensed by others
Who determines standards for ophthalmic devices? - Answer-American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)
Violation of ANSI is considered a ____________. - Answer-misdemeanor
What are the procedures that may be performed by a registered optician? - Answer-
fitting, adjusting or dispensing CLs
acting on advice, direction, and responsibility of the prescriber
It shall be considered ___________ ____________ practice to represent that CL may
be obtained w/o confirmation of a valid Rx or to offer for sale plano CLs. - Answer-
deceptive marketing
, An assistant in any setting {also an unlicensed new OD graduate} under the direct
responsibility and supervision of the physician and surgeon or OD may fit Rx lenses and
may also do what other procedures? - Answer--prep clients for exam
-perform noninvasive testing of VA, pupils, EOMs
-automated VF testing
-photos and digital imaging
-tonometry
-lensometry
-nonsubjective AR with subj ref performed by OD/OMD
-administer drops
-perform pachymetry, keratometry, A/B scans, and electrodiagnostic testing
A person located outside CA may ship, mail, or deliver in any manner, replacement CL
at retail to a pt in CA if registered with the State Board of Optometry of CA and if
pursuant to a valid Rx. When CLs are supplied in this manner, what must be done? -
Answer-The pt must be warned to consult with the prescribing Dr if any eye problem
occurs
Nonresident CL sellers must provide what 3 things that are dedicated to providers and
their authorized agents for Rx verification? - Answer-1. toll-free phone #
2. fax #
3. email address
It shall be _________ __________ practice to publish, advertise or otherwise represent
that CL may be obtained w/o confirmation of a valid Rx. - Answer-deceptive marketing
What are the conditions required for sale of CLs? - Answer-Must have receipt of written
Rx or copy of written Rx and be sold in quantities consistent with the Rx ep date and std
manufacturer/vendor packaging
If a written Rx for CLs is not available, what can be done? - Answer-the seller must
communicate by phone, fax, or email with the prescriber prior to selling, shipping,
mailing or delivering any lens
Upon receiving an rx verification from a seller, how long does a prescriber have to
confirm, alter, or deny the request. - Answer-one business day or 2pm of the next
business day, whichever is sooner (Federal law requires 8 business hrs)
T/F. A seller can alter any aspects of the CL specs or substitute a different
manufacturer, brand, or other physical property of the lens. - Answer-False- they can't
What is the definition of a dispensing optician? - Answer-individuals, corporations, or
firms who either singly or in combination w/ others, take facial measurements, and fit
and adjust lenses and frames.
