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CA Optometry Law Exam Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping Ans: False, they can
An OD can perform venipuncture Ans: True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted Ans: True
Suture removal is permitted Ans: True - only if consulting with
physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently Ans: False -
must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient Ans: True -
Only oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions Ans: 1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion Ans:
False, these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited Ans: False
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10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland Ans: OD must refer, not
allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO Ans: OD must refer, only
allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office Ans: True - CLIA
waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA Ans: False
Laser procedures are permitted Ans: False - laser surgeries that
modify tissue are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser'
such as ultrasound.
Types of glaucoma OD may treat Ans: POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD
Ans: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of
license Ans: True
Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified
when dispensing frames to these individuals Ans: one eyed person
law enforcement
fireman
child <18YO
CA Optometry Law Exam Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping Ans: False, they can
An OD can perform venipuncture Ans: True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted Ans: True
Suture removal is permitted Ans: True - only if consulting with
physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently Ans: False -
must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient Ans: True -
Only oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions Ans: 1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion Ans:
False, these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited Ans: False
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10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland Ans: OD must refer, not
allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO Ans: OD must refer, only
allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office Ans: True - CLIA
waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA Ans: False
Laser procedures are permitted Ans: False - laser surgeries that
modify tissue are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser'
such as ultrasound.
Types of glaucoma OD may treat Ans: POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD
Ans: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of
license Ans: True
Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified
when dispensing frames to these individuals Ans: one eyed person
law enforcement
fireman
child <18YO
