Optometry Law Exam California 2026
Questions and Answers
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - Correct answer-False
An OD can perform venipuncture - Correct answer-True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - Correct answer-True
Suture removal is permitted - Correct answer-True - only if consulting with
physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - Correct answer-False - must
consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - Correct answer-True -Only
oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions - Correct answer-1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
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,Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion - Correct answer-False,
these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited - Correct answer-False
10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland - Correct answer-OD must refer, not
allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO - Correct answer-OD must refer, only allowed
D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office - Correct answer-True - CLIA
waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA - Correct answer-False
Laser procedures are permitted - Correct answer-False - laser surgeries that modify
tissue are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent or does not abide
by condidentiality laws - Correct answer-unprofessional conduct
Types of glaucoma OD may treat - Correct answer-POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD - Correct answer-
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
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, Fraud to benefit himself or injure another - Correct answer-unprofessional conduct,
grounds for license denial
False statement or omission when applying for license - Correct answer-
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Felony conviction when applying for OD license - Correct answer-License cannot
be denied if the applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
Conviction of crime related to profession - Correct answer-UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
incompliant with child support - Correct answer-UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
Subversion of licensing exam - Correct answer-UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation - Correct answer-UC, grounds for
denial, suspension, revocation
False statements / omission for another person's license application - Correct
answer-UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license -
Correct answer-True
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Questions and Answers
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - Correct answer-False
An OD can perform venipuncture - Correct answer-True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - Correct answer-True
Suture removal is permitted - Correct answer-True - only if consulting with
physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - Correct answer-False - must
consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - Correct answer-True -Only
oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions - Correct answer-1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
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,Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion - Correct answer-False,
these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited - Correct answer-False
10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland - Correct answer-OD must refer, not
allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO - Correct answer-OD must refer, only allowed
D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office - Correct answer-True - CLIA
waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA - Correct answer-False
Laser procedures are permitted - Correct answer-False - laser surgeries that modify
tissue are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent or does not abide
by condidentiality laws - Correct answer-unprofessional conduct
Types of glaucoma OD may treat - Correct answer-POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD - Correct answer-
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
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, Fraud to benefit himself or injure another - Correct answer-unprofessional conduct,
grounds for license denial
False statement or omission when applying for license - Correct answer-
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Felony conviction when applying for OD license - Correct answer-License cannot
be denied if the applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
Conviction of crime related to profession - Correct answer-UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
incompliant with child support - Correct answer-UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
Subversion of licensing exam - Correct answer-UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation - Correct answer-UC, grounds for
denial, suspension, revocation
False statements / omission for another person's license application - Correct
answer-UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license -
Correct answer-True
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