California Optometry Law Exams | Latest 2026/2027
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Grade A
T/F - Corticosteroids for post-surgical inflammation and pain requires 72h consult if
worse - ANSWERFalse - must co-manage w/ surgeon
If a pt is on corticosteroids for ocular allergies, how long before consult? -
ANSWER21d if condition worsens
A worsening iritis while pt is on steroids requires how long before consult? -
ANSWER72h
If an idiopathic iritis does not resolve in weeks, you must (consult/refer)? -
ANSWER3w, consult
What drugs have no restrictions for treatment (per Dr. C's chart)? - ANSWERP.O.
Antihistamins & NSAIDS
All antibiotics for any ocular condition requires (consult/referral) after how long if
the condition has not improved? - ANSWER48hr - referal
'If any ocular viral condition has not resolved after period of time, you must
(refer/consult)?' - ANSWER3wk, refer
Proper guideline for referral of ocular pain? - ANSWER3d = refer if not resolved
Recurrence of these diseases within 1 year requires a consult/referral. -
ANSWERSteroid tx of idiopathic iritis (referral), episcleritis (consult), inflammatory
keratitis (consult)
Inflammatory keratitis requires a (consult/referral) if worse after a period of
time while Tx with steroids. - ANSWER72hr, consult
All steroids listed in Dr. C's chart have a period of time consult if worse. -
ANSWER72hr
'If a viral keratitis has not improved over a period of time, you must
(consult/refer)?' - ANSWER7d, refer
'If a viral conjunctivitis has worsened over a period of time, you must
(consult/refer)?' - ANSWER7d, refer
, What is the limitation of the type of idiopathic iritis that CA ODs can Tx? -
ANSWERUni, non-rec, non-gran idiopath iritis, > 18yrs.
What is the limitation of the type of inflammatory keratitis that CA ODs can Tx? -
ANSWERPeripheral types, excluding Moorens and Terriens
T/F - CA ODs may use oral meds to stabilize angle closure. - ANSWERT
What types of glaucoma may be Tx'd? - ANSWERPOAG, PDG, PXE. Stabilize ACG
Age limit of glaucoma Tx? - ANSWER18 or older
Conditions that require you to refer your glaucoma pt to an OMD? - ANSWERIf
requested by the pt or if angle closure develops
Glaucoma pts with diabetes require what special stipulation in the Tx plan? -
ANSWERThe tx'ing OD must consult in writing w/ the tx'ing physician in developing a
glaucoma tx plan and when making changes w/ the pt's glaucoma meds.
T/F - TPA Certified ODs can Tx or remove sebaceous cysts by expression - ANSWERT
T/F - You may order a CBC without prior consultation with an MD? - ANSWERT
Corneal FB Tx limitations? - ANSWERNon-perf, no deeper than MID-stroma, not
require surgical repair; no scalpel or needle on cornea'
T/F - Probing of nasal lacrimal tract is permitted on pts 12 years or older. - ANSWERF
- only lacrimal irrigation/dilation is allowed on pts 12 yrs & older
T/F - You are permitted to remove sutures without consultation of the treating
physician. - ANSWERF - can remove sutures WITH consultation
Is it legal for receiving a bonus for limiting the amount of threshold VFs to 5 in one
day? - ANSWERNo (sec 511)
What situations require polycarbonate lenses? - ANSWERone-eyed person, fireman,
law enforcement, under 18 yrs old.
What needs to be written on a spectacle prescription? - ANSWERPt's name, lens
power, expiration, issue date; name, address, license # & signature of OD.
Expiration date for spectacles must be no less than years from date of issuance
unless there is a reasonable probablilty of change earlier than years. - ANSWER2-
4, 2 (sec 2541.1)
T/F - Prescriber must orally inform patient of SRx expiration date - ANSWERT (sec
2541.1)
Updates STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
T/F - Corticosteroids for post-surgical inflammation and pain requires 72h consult if
worse - ANSWERFalse - must co-manage w/ surgeon
If a pt is on corticosteroids for ocular allergies, how long before consult? -
ANSWER21d if condition worsens
A worsening iritis while pt is on steroids requires how long before consult? -
ANSWER72h
If an idiopathic iritis does not resolve in weeks, you must (consult/refer)? -
ANSWER3w, consult
What drugs have no restrictions for treatment (per Dr. C's chart)? - ANSWERP.O.
Antihistamins & NSAIDS
All antibiotics for any ocular condition requires (consult/referral) after how long if
the condition has not improved? - ANSWER48hr - referal
'If any ocular viral condition has not resolved after period of time, you must
(refer/consult)?' - ANSWER3wk, refer
Proper guideline for referral of ocular pain? - ANSWER3d = refer if not resolved
Recurrence of these diseases within 1 year requires a consult/referral. -
ANSWERSteroid tx of idiopathic iritis (referral), episcleritis (consult), inflammatory
keratitis (consult)
Inflammatory keratitis requires a (consult/referral) if worse after a period of
time while Tx with steroids. - ANSWER72hr, consult
All steroids listed in Dr. C's chart have a period of time consult if worse. -
ANSWER72hr
'If a viral keratitis has not improved over a period of time, you must
(consult/refer)?' - ANSWER7d, refer
'If a viral conjunctivitis has worsened over a period of time, you must
(consult/refer)?' - ANSWER7d, refer
, What is the limitation of the type of idiopathic iritis that CA ODs can Tx? -
ANSWERUni, non-rec, non-gran idiopath iritis, > 18yrs.
What is the limitation of the type of inflammatory keratitis that CA ODs can Tx? -
ANSWERPeripheral types, excluding Moorens and Terriens
T/F - CA ODs may use oral meds to stabilize angle closure. - ANSWERT
What types of glaucoma may be Tx'd? - ANSWERPOAG, PDG, PXE. Stabilize ACG
Age limit of glaucoma Tx? - ANSWER18 or older
Conditions that require you to refer your glaucoma pt to an OMD? - ANSWERIf
requested by the pt or if angle closure develops
Glaucoma pts with diabetes require what special stipulation in the Tx plan? -
ANSWERThe tx'ing OD must consult in writing w/ the tx'ing physician in developing a
glaucoma tx plan and when making changes w/ the pt's glaucoma meds.
T/F - TPA Certified ODs can Tx or remove sebaceous cysts by expression - ANSWERT
T/F - You may order a CBC without prior consultation with an MD? - ANSWERT
Corneal FB Tx limitations? - ANSWERNon-perf, no deeper than MID-stroma, not
require surgical repair; no scalpel or needle on cornea'
T/F - Probing of nasal lacrimal tract is permitted on pts 12 years or older. - ANSWERF
- only lacrimal irrigation/dilation is allowed on pts 12 yrs & older
T/F - You are permitted to remove sutures without consultation of the treating
physician. - ANSWERF - can remove sutures WITH consultation
Is it legal for receiving a bonus for limiting the amount of threshold VFs to 5 in one
day? - ANSWERNo (sec 511)
What situations require polycarbonate lenses? - ANSWERone-eyed person, fireman,
law enforcement, under 18 yrs old.
What needs to be written on a spectacle prescription? - ANSWERPt's name, lens
power, expiration, issue date; name, address, license # & signature of OD.
Expiration date for spectacles must be no less than years from date of issuance
unless there is a reasonable probablilty of change earlier than years. - ANSWER2-
4, 2 (sec 2541.1)
T/F - Prescriber must orally inform patient of SRx expiration date - ANSWERT (sec
2541.1)
