CALIFORNIA LAW OPTOMETRY EXAM PREP
2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
◉ 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.
◉ OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent
or does not abide by condidentiality laws. Answer: unprofessional
conduct
, ◉ 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
◉ Fraud to benefit himself or injure another. Answer: unprofessional
conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ False statement or omission when applying for license. Answer:
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ Felony conviction when applying for OD license. Answer: License
cannot be denied if the applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
◉ Conviction of crime related to profession. Answer: UC, grounds for
denial, suspension, revocation
◉ incompliant with child support. Answer: UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
◉ Subversion of licensing exam. Answer: UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
◉ 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.
◉ OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent
or does not abide by condidentiality laws. Answer: unprofessional
conduct
, ◉ 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
◉ Fraud to benefit himself or injure another. Answer: unprofessional
conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ False statement or omission when applying for license. Answer:
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ Felony conviction when applying for OD license. Answer: License
cannot be denied if the applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
◉ Conviction of crime related to profession. Answer: UC, grounds for
denial, suspension, revocation
◉ incompliant with child support. Answer: UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
◉ Subversion of licensing exam. Answer: UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
