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A OD cannot perform corneal scraping
Ans: False
An OD can perform venipuncture
Ans: True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted
Ans: True
Suture removal is permitted
Ans: True - only if consulting with physician
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CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently
Ans: False - must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient
Ans: True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions
Ans: 1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion
Ans: False, these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited
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Ans: False
10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland
Ans: OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO
Ans: OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office
Ans: True - CLIA waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA
Ans: False
Laser procedures are permitted
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Ans: 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
Ans: unprofessional conduct
Types of glaucoma OD may treat
Ans: POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD
Ans: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Fraud to benefit himself or injure another
Ans: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
False statement or omission when applying for license
Optometry Law Exam California | |
2025 LATEST UPDATED | 100 COMPLETE
SET QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping
Ans: False
An OD can perform venipuncture
Ans: True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted
Ans: True
Suture removal is permitted
Ans: True - only if consulting with physician
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CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently
Ans: False - must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient
Ans: True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions
Ans: 1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion
Ans: False, these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited
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Ans: False
10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland
Ans: OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO
Ans: OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office
Ans: True - CLIA waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA
Ans: False
Laser procedures are permitted
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Ans: 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
Ans: unprofessional conduct
Types of glaucoma OD may treat
Ans: POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD
Ans: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Fraud to benefit himself or injure another
Ans: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
False statement or omission when applying for license
