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CA OPTOMETRY LAW EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
If a private label cl is prescribed the rx must have : - correct answer-name
of the manufacturer
Trade name of private label brand
Trade name of equivalent national brand
When does the cl fitting process end - correct answer-1. New pt-
appropriate fit has been achieved
2. If an est patient - determine that there is no change in the rx
T/f: you can charge a fee for releasing a clrx - correct answer-false
T/f: you can charge a fee for verifying ophthalmic goods obtained
elsewhere if charge at the time of verification - correct answer-true
T/f: you can tell a patient that the cl fitting is contingent on them purchasing
the prescription from you - correct answer-false
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Aside from the optometrist or omd, who else can fit/adjust/dispense contact
lenses - correct answer-a registered dispensing optician who has passed
the cl registry exam given by the national committee of contact lens
examiners
*if the od/omd authorizes contacts and the optician is acting on the
advice/direction/responsibility of the prescriber
The right to dispense/sell/furnish prescription lenses at retail is limited to -
correct answer-licensed physician and surgeon, optometrist, and registered
dispensing optician
An assistant in any setting under the direct responsibility/supervision of the
od/omd may fit prescription lenses, and may also do what: (9) - correct
answer-1. Prepare patiens for exam
2. Perform simple noninvasive testing of va, pupils, and ocular motility
3. Perform automated vf
4. Perform ophthalmic photography and digital imaging
5. Perform tonometry
6. Perform lensometry
7. Perform nonsubjective autorefraction in connection with subj refraction
performed by od/omd
8. Administer cycloplegics, mydriatics, and topical anesthetics
9. Perform pachy, keratometry, a/b scans and electrodiagnostic testing
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A person outside ca may ship/mail/deliver replacement cl at retail to a
patient in ca if ___ - correct answer-registered with the sbo of ca and
follows a valid prescription
Nonresident cl sellers must provide ____ to providers and their authorized
agents for rx verification - correct answer-toll free phone number
Fax
Email address
T/f: if a clrx is not available through a nonresident/3rd party distributor, they
can switch it out for an equivalent brand - correct answer-false. The vendor
cannot change the cl specs or substitute a different manufacturer, brand or
other physical property of the lens
Upon receiving a request from a seller, the prescriber shall have ___ or ___
to confirm, alter or deny the prescription request - correct answer-1
business day
2 pm end of next business day (whichever is sooner)
T/f: a registered dispensing optician can advertise the services of an
optometrist - correct answer-false
T/f: a registered dispensing optician can directly employ an optometrist for
the purpose of any examination or treatment of the eyes or to
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duplicate/change lenses without a prescription/order from a person
licensed to issue the same - correct answer-false
All licensed optometrists in a setting with a registered dispensing optician,
must do what - correct answer-report the business relationship to the state
board of optometry
T/f: it is considered unprofessional conduct to sell plano goggles,
sunglasses, colored lenses or occupational protective eyewer - correct
answer-false. There is no law against this
T/f: starting jan 1, 2019, a health care plan can employ optometrist in their
locations - correct answer-false. As of jan 1, 2019, all health care plans
must report that 100% of it locations are not employing an optometrist
After completing the fitting of a cl, but not more than ___ after receipt of the
prescription, a registered cl dispenser must direct patient to return to
prescriber for evaluation - correct answer-60 days
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to disciplinary actions if a
licensee refuses to provide services because of __(8)__ - correct answer-1.
Race
2. Color
CA OPTOMETRY LAW EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
If a private label cl is prescribed the rx must have : - correct answer-name
of the manufacturer
Trade name of private label brand
Trade name of equivalent national brand
When does the cl fitting process end - correct answer-1. New pt-
appropriate fit has been achieved
2. If an est patient - determine that there is no change in the rx
T/f: you can charge a fee for releasing a clrx - correct answer-false
T/f: you can charge a fee for verifying ophthalmic goods obtained
elsewhere if charge at the time of verification - correct answer-true
T/f: you can tell a patient that the cl fitting is contingent on them purchasing
the prescription from you - correct answer-false
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Aside from the optometrist or omd, who else can fit/adjust/dispense contact
lenses - correct answer-a registered dispensing optician who has passed
the cl registry exam given by the national committee of contact lens
examiners
*if the od/omd authorizes contacts and the optician is acting on the
advice/direction/responsibility of the prescriber
The right to dispense/sell/furnish prescription lenses at retail is limited to -
correct answer-licensed physician and surgeon, optometrist, and registered
dispensing optician
An assistant in any setting under the direct responsibility/supervision of the
od/omd may fit prescription lenses, and may also do what: (9) - correct
answer-1. Prepare patiens for exam
2. Perform simple noninvasive testing of va, pupils, and ocular motility
3. Perform automated vf
4. Perform ophthalmic photography and digital imaging
5. Perform tonometry
6. Perform lensometry
7. Perform nonsubjective autorefraction in connection with subj refraction
performed by od/omd
8. Administer cycloplegics, mydriatics, and topical anesthetics
9. Perform pachy, keratometry, a/b scans and electrodiagnostic testing
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A person outside ca may ship/mail/deliver replacement cl at retail to a
patient in ca if ___ - correct answer-registered with the sbo of ca and
follows a valid prescription
Nonresident cl sellers must provide ____ to providers and their authorized
agents for rx verification - correct answer-toll free phone number
Fax
Email address
T/f: if a clrx is not available through a nonresident/3rd party distributor, they
can switch it out for an equivalent brand - correct answer-false. The vendor
cannot change the cl specs or substitute a different manufacturer, brand or
other physical property of the lens
Upon receiving a request from a seller, the prescriber shall have ___ or ___
to confirm, alter or deny the prescription request - correct answer-1
business day
2 pm end of next business day (whichever is sooner)
T/f: a registered dispensing optician can advertise the services of an
optometrist - correct answer-false
T/f: a registered dispensing optician can directly employ an optometrist for
the purpose of any examination or treatment of the eyes or to
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duplicate/change lenses without a prescription/order from a person
licensed to issue the same - correct answer-false
All licensed optometrists in a setting with a registered dispensing optician,
must do what - correct answer-report the business relationship to the state
board of optometry
T/f: it is considered unprofessional conduct to sell plano goggles,
sunglasses, colored lenses or occupational protective eyewer - correct
answer-false. There is no law against this
T/f: starting jan 1, 2019, a health care plan can employ optometrist in their
locations - correct answer-false. As of jan 1, 2019, all health care plans
must report that 100% of it locations are not employing an optometrist
After completing the fitting of a cl, but not more than ___ after receipt of the
prescription, a registered cl dispenser must direct patient to return to
prescriber for evaluation - correct answer-60 days
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to disciplinary actions if a
licensee refuses to provide services because of __(8)__ - correct answer-1.
Race
2. Color
