OPTOMETRY CA LAW COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● A OD cannot perform corneal scraping. Answer: False, they can
● An OD can perform venipuncture. Answer: True
● Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted. Answer: True
● Suture removal is permitted. Answer: True - only if consulting with physician
● CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently. Answer: False - must consult with
physician
● Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient. Answer: True -Only oral fluorescein
for DR
● Foreign body removal restrictions. Answer: 1. no needle 2. no scalpel 3. non perforating 4.
no deeper than mid stroma
● Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion. Answer: False, these are
considered surgery
● Corneal scraping is prohibited. Answer: False
● 10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland. Answer: OD must refer, not allowed to treat if
<12YO
● Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO. Answer: OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO.
Probing prohibited
● TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office. Answer: True - CLIA waived tests are
permitted
● OD office may charge to dispense TPA. Answer: False
● Laser procedures are permitted. Answer: False - laser surgeries that modify tissue are
considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
● Types of glaucoma OD may treat. Answer: POAG, PXG, PDG
, ● Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD. Answer: unprofessional
conduct, grounds for license denial
● Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license. Answer: True
● Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified when dispensing frames
to these individuals. Answer: one eyed person law enforcement fireman child <18YO
● Sale, procurement or use of professional degree obtain illegally. Answer: FELONY
● False statement in a material regard or engaging in impersonation during licensing exam.
Answer: FELONY
● Receive benefit for referring patients. Answer: Public offense Misdemeanor and
unprofessional conduct
● You can refer to a relative or organization in which you have financial interest if. Answer:
There are no other alternatives within 25 mi or 40 minutes Financial interest is disclosed in
writing at time of referral
● Significant financial interest amount. Answer: 5% of whole or $5,000
● elder abuse report guidelines. Answer: immediate telephone reports and written report w/i 2
working days
● Child abuse report guidelines. Answer: Immediately via telephone and follow with written
report w/i 36h of initial report.
● Domestic abuse report guidelines. Answer: contact local enforcement by telephone then
send cali emergency management form 5-502 to agency w/i 2 working days
● Health records length of time required to keep. Answer: 7 years or until the age of 19 (but
not less than 7 years) Unprofessional conduct
● Summary of health care record provision. Answer: within 10-30 working days from date of
written request. Unprofessional conduct
● A healthcare provider may withold records if bills are unpaid. Answer: FALSE.
Unprofessional conduct
● Any adult has right to an addendum after inspecting their record. Answer: True, up to 250
words per item. Request must be in writing.
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● A OD cannot perform corneal scraping. Answer: False, they can
● An OD can perform venipuncture. Answer: True
● Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted. Answer: True
● Suture removal is permitted. Answer: True - only if consulting with physician
● CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently. Answer: False - must consult with
physician
● Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient. Answer: True -Only oral fluorescein
for DR
● Foreign body removal restrictions. Answer: 1. no needle 2. no scalpel 3. non perforating 4.
no deeper than mid stroma
● Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion. Answer: False, these are
considered surgery
● Corneal scraping is prohibited. Answer: False
● 10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland. Answer: OD must refer, not allowed to treat if
<12YO
● Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO. Answer: OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO.
Probing prohibited
● TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office. Answer: True - CLIA waived tests are
permitted
● OD office may charge to dispense TPA. Answer: False
● Laser procedures are permitted. Answer: False - laser surgeries that modify tissue are
considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
● Types of glaucoma OD may treat. Answer: POAG, PXG, PDG
, ● Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD. Answer: unprofessional
conduct, grounds for license denial
● Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license. Answer: True
● Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified when dispensing frames
to these individuals. Answer: one eyed person law enforcement fireman child <18YO
● Sale, procurement or use of professional degree obtain illegally. Answer: FELONY
● False statement in a material regard or engaging in impersonation during licensing exam.
Answer: FELONY
● Receive benefit for referring patients. Answer: Public offense Misdemeanor and
unprofessional conduct
● You can refer to a relative or organization in which you have financial interest if. Answer:
There are no other alternatives within 25 mi or 40 minutes Financial interest is disclosed in
writing at time of referral
● Significant financial interest amount. Answer: 5% of whole or $5,000
● elder abuse report guidelines. Answer: immediate telephone reports and written report w/i 2
working days
● Child abuse report guidelines. Answer: Immediately via telephone and follow with written
report w/i 36h of initial report.
● Domestic abuse report guidelines. Answer: contact local enforcement by telephone then
send cali emergency management form 5-502 to agency w/i 2 working days
● Health records length of time required to keep. Answer: 7 years or until the age of 19 (but
not less than 7 years) Unprofessional conduct
● Summary of health care record provision. Answer: within 10-30 working days from date of
written request. Unprofessional conduct
● A healthcare provider may withold records if bills are unpaid. Answer: FALSE.
Unprofessional conduct
● Any adult has right to an addendum after inspecting their record. Answer: True, up to 250
words per item. Request must be in writing.
