CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS AND
REGULATIONS EXAM 165 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - ANSWER-False
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
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation - ANSWER-UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
False statements / omission for another person's license application - ANSWER-
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license -
ANSWER-True
REGULATIONS EXAM 165 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - ANSWER-False
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
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation - ANSWER-UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
False statements / omission for another person's license application - ANSWER-
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license -
ANSWER-True
