CALIFORNIA LAW OPTOMETRY EXAM SCRIPT
2026 TEST PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ an assistant/student optometrist can do what 10 exam
procedures under the responsibility and supervision of a OMD/OD?
Answer: 1. fit prescription lenses
2. prepare patient for exam
3. VA, pupils, and ocular motility testing (EOMs)
4. automated visual field testing
5. ophthalmic photos and digital imaging
6. tonometry
7. lensometry
8. non-subjective autorefraction
9. administer cycloplegics, mydriatics, topical anesthetics
10. pachymetry, keratometry, A/B scans, electrodiagnostic testing
*Cannot administer controlled substances or do confrontations!
◉ Upon receiving a CL request from the seller, the prescriber has ____
business days or until ______ to confirm, alter, or deny the
,prescription request. Answer: 1 business day or 2 pm of next
business day (whichever is sooner).
(fed law: 8 business hours)
--seller may communicate by phone, fax, or email
--Fed law: Business hours-between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday,
and Saturday if open, not including holidays.
◉ When does a spectacle rx have to be released to the patient?
Answer: release upon completion of the exam
◉ When does a contact lens rx have to be released to the patient?
Answer: release upon completion of exam or upon completion of the
fitting process. (fed law)
◉ After completing the fitting of CL, but not more than _____ days
after receipt of the prescription, a registered CL dispenser must
direct patient to return to prescriber for evaluation. Answer: 60 days
◉ true/false: patients may take their prescription to any eye doctor
or registered dispensing optician to be filled Answer: true
, ◉ true/false: ODs are not allowed to sale Plano goggles, sunglasses,
or color lenses/occupational protective eyewear Answer: false
◉ How long must an OD keep a patient record for? Is this any
different if the patient is a minor? Answer: 7 years from the date
treatment is completed
If a minor, record must be kept for a minimum of 7 years or until
patient reaches 19.
*Ex: patient is 8 years old. Record must be kept til he is 19.
◉ ODs can treat anterior segment and adnexa infections excluding
what 3 conditions in children under 12 years old? Answer: 1.
lacrimal gland
2. lacrimal drainage system
3. sclera
◉ true/false: OD can treat ocular allergies of anterior segment and
adnexa Answer: true
2026 TEST PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ an assistant/student optometrist can do what 10 exam
procedures under the responsibility and supervision of a OMD/OD?
Answer: 1. fit prescription lenses
2. prepare patient for exam
3. VA, pupils, and ocular motility testing (EOMs)
4. automated visual field testing
5. ophthalmic photos and digital imaging
6. tonometry
7. lensometry
8. non-subjective autorefraction
9. administer cycloplegics, mydriatics, topical anesthetics
10. pachymetry, keratometry, A/B scans, electrodiagnostic testing
*Cannot administer controlled substances or do confrontations!
◉ Upon receiving a CL request from the seller, the prescriber has ____
business days or until ______ to confirm, alter, or deny the
,prescription request. Answer: 1 business day or 2 pm of next
business day (whichever is sooner).
(fed law: 8 business hours)
--seller may communicate by phone, fax, or email
--Fed law: Business hours-between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday,
and Saturday if open, not including holidays.
◉ When does a spectacle rx have to be released to the patient?
Answer: release upon completion of the exam
◉ When does a contact lens rx have to be released to the patient?
Answer: release upon completion of exam or upon completion of the
fitting process. (fed law)
◉ After completing the fitting of CL, but not more than _____ days
after receipt of the prescription, a registered CL dispenser must
direct patient to return to prescriber for evaluation. Answer: 60 days
◉ true/false: patients may take their prescription to any eye doctor
or registered dispensing optician to be filled Answer: true
, ◉ true/false: ODs are not allowed to sale Plano goggles, sunglasses,
or color lenses/occupational protective eyewear Answer: false
◉ How long must an OD keep a patient record for? Is this any
different if the patient is a minor? Answer: 7 years from the date
treatment is completed
If a minor, record must be kept for a minimum of 7 years or until
patient reaches 19.
*Ex: patient is 8 years old. Record must be kept til he is 19.
◉ ODs can treat anterior segment and adnexa infections excluding
what 3 conditions in children under 12 years old? Answer: 1.
lacrimal gland
2. lacrimal drainage system
3. sclera
◉ true/false: OD can treat ocular allergies of anterior segment and
adnexa Answer: true
