CALIFORNIA LAW OPTOMETRY EXAM 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made
of shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to _______
Answer: 1. one eyed person
2. law enforcement officer
3. fireman
4. person < 18 years old
*note: a practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the
eyeglasses or has personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not
required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in
determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary.
◉ Anti-kickback/fee splitting law Answer: it's unlawful to
offer/receive/accept any
rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring
patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
,◉ Federal stark law: it's unlawful to refer to a health care provider in
which the practitioner or immediate family member has a financial
interest ($5000 or 5% of the whole) with the person receiving the
referral.
What qualifies as an immediate family member? What are the
exceptions to this law? Answer: 1. parents
2. spouse
2. children
4. spouses of children (e.g. daughter in law)
Permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing at the time of
referral/consultation request. Patient may be referred if there is no
alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes.
*Can't refer to spouse or children but can refer to brother. If 25
miles/40 mins you can refer exception.
◉ True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly
identify the price for each product or service. Answer: True
Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices"
or statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts.
, ◉ true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads
Answer: false
◉ What 10 items can be included in advertising? Answer: 1. Name,
address, office hours
2. Languages spoken
3. Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or
organization recognized by SBO
4. Degrees received, names of schools, post grad training
5. Publications authored
6. Testing positions (current or former)
7. Affiliations with hospitals or clinics
8. Fees for services or products and methods of payment
9. Personal picture or picture of facilities/products
10. Description for products advertised
◉ True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or
health plan Answer: True
◉ True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician
Answer: false
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made
of shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to _______
Answer: 1. one eyed person
2. law enforcement officer
3. fireman
4. person < 18 years old
*note: a practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the
eyeglasses or has personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not
required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in
determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary.
◉ Anti-kickback/fee splitting law Answer: it's unlawful to
offer/receive/accept any
rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring
patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
,◉ Federal stark law: it's unlawful to refer to a health care provider in
which the practitioner or immediate family member has a financial
interest ($5000 or 5% of the whole) with the person receiving the
referral.
What qualifies as an immediate family member? What are the
exceptions to this law? Answer: 1. parents
2. spouse
2. children
4. spouses of children (e.g. daughter in law)
Permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing at the time of
referral/consultation request. Patient may be referred if there is no
alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes.
*Can't refer to spouse or children but can refer to brother. If 25
miles/40 mins you can refer exception.
◉ True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly
identify the price for each product or service. Answer: True
Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices"
or statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts.
, ◉ true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads
Answer: false
◉ What 10 items can be included in advertising? Answer: 1. Name,
address, office hours
2. Languages spoken
3. Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or
organization recognized by SBO
4. Degrees received, names of schools, post grad training
5. Publications authored
6. Testing positions (current or former)
7. Affiliations with hospitals or clinics
8. Fees for services or products and methods of payment
9. Personal picture or picture of facilities/products
10. Description for products advertised
◉ True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or
health plan Answer: True
◉ True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician
Answer: false
