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CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of
any changes in mailing address within ____ days after change -
correct answer- 30 days
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not
made of shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to
_______ - correct 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 - correct answer- it's unlawful to
offer/receive/accept any
rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring
patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
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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? - correct 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. - correct
answer- True
Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest
prices" or statements/advertisments of bait, discount,
premiums, or gifts.
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true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads
- correct answer- false
What 10 items can be included in advertising? - correct 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 - correct answer- True
True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician -
correct answer- false
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True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the lease cannot be less than one year and cannot be
terminated for a reason that interferes with the practice of
optometry - correct answer- true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the lease payments can be based on number of eye
exams performed, prescriptions written, patient referrals, or the
sale/promotion of products of an optician, optical company or
health plan - correct answer- false
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the optometrist has exclusive control of their schedule,
how many patients they see and the time interval for
appointments. - correct answer- true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the optometrist has exclusive control over the selection
and supervision of optometric staff. - correct answer- true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the optometrist has exclusive control over the fees
CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of
any changes in mailing address within ____ days after change -
correct answer- 30 days
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not
made of shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to
_______ - correct 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 - correct answer- it's unlawful to
offer/receive/accept any
rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring
patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
,2 | Page
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? - correct 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. - correct
answer- True
Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest
prices" or statements/advertisments of bait, discount,
premiums, or gifts.
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true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads
- correct answer- false
What 10 items can be included in advertising? - correct 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 - correct answer- True
True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician -
correct answer- false
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True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the lease cannot be less than one year and cannot be
terminated for a reason that interferes with the practice of
optometry - correct answer- true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the lease payments can be based on number of eye
exams performed, prescriptions written, patient referrals, or the
sale/promotion of products of an optician, optical company or
health plan - correct answer- false
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the optometrist has exclusive control of their schedule,
how many patients they see and the time interval for
appointments. - correct answer- true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the optometrist has exclusive control over the selection
and supervision of optometric staff. - correct answer- true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health
plan the optometrist has exclusive control over the fees
