CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS
AND REGULATIONS EXAM TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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.
T/F. Dispensing opticians must be registered with the State Board of Optometry. -
Answer-True
T/F. It is permissible for a registered dispensing optician to advertise the furnishing of,
or to furnish, the services of an OD or a physician and surgeon, to directly employ an
OD pr physician and surgeon for the purpose of any exam or treatment of the eyes, or
to duplicate or change lenses w/ o a Rx or order from a person licensed to issue the
same. - Answer-False- it is unlawful for opticians to do these things
All licensed optometrists in a setting w/ a registered dispensing optician shall report the
business relationship to whom? - Answer-the State Board of Optometry
Any health plan that previously employed ODs must prove that they no longer employ
an OD by what date? - Answer-Jan 1 2019
T/F. There is no prohibition against the sale of "plano" goggles, sunglasses, colored
lenses, or occupational protective eyewear. - Answer-True
Who may fit and adjust spectacle lenses or contact lenses? - Answer-Only a registered
spectacle lens or contact lens dispenser or an individual under the direct responsibility
and supervision of a registerd dispenser
To be licensed, what does a CL fitter/dispenser have to do? - Answer-pass the CL
Registry Exam given by the Ntl Committee of CL Examiners
AND REGULATIONS EXAM TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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.
T/F. Dispensing opticians must be registered with the State Board of Optometry. -
Answer-True
T/F. It is permissible for a registered dispensing optician to advertise the furnishing of,
or to furnish, the services of an OD or a physician and surgeon, to directly employ an
OD pr physician and surgeon for the purpose of any exam or treatment of the eyes, or
to duplicate or change lenses w/ o a Rx or order from a person licensed to issue the
same. - Answer-False- it is unlawful for opticians to do these things
All licensed optometrists in a setting w/ a registered dispensing optician shall report the
business relationship to whom? - Answer-the State Board of Optometry
Any health plan that previously employed ODs must prove that they no longer employ
an OD by what date? - Answer-Jan 1 2019
T/F. There is no prohibition against the sale of "plano" goggles, sunglasses, colored
lenses, or occupational protective eyewear. - Answer-True
Who may fit and adjust spectacle lenses or contact lenses? - Answer-Only a registered
spectacle lens or contact lens dispenser or an individual under the direct responsibility
and supervision of a registerd dispenser
To be licensed, what does a CL fitter/dispenser have to do? - Answer-pass the CL
Registry Exam given by the Ntl Committee of CL Examiners
