CA Optometry Laws & Regulations Exam LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED

Page 1 of 162



CA Optometry Laws & Regulations Exam LATEST
UPDATE 2026-2027 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED



Question: True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist

has exclusive control over the fees charged, examination procedures, and treatments provided.

- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔true




Question: True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist is

not free to contract with a health plan of their choice. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔false




Question: True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist's

records are the sole property of the optician/health plan - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔false




sole property of the optometrist




1
SUCCESS!

,Page 2 of 162


Question: True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist's

leased space is definite and distinct from the space occupied by others on the premises, must

have a signed designating the leased space is occupied by an independent OD, and must be

accessible to the OD after hours or in the case of an emergency. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔true




Question: True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan all signs and

displays are separate and distinct from that of the other occupants and have the OD's name and

the word "optometrist" prominently displayed. There can be no signs displayed on any part of

the premises or in any advertising indicating that the optometrist is employed or controlled by

the optician, health plan, or company. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔true




Question: True/false: to encourage prompt payment of health or medical care claims, health

care providers are authorized to grant discounts in health or medical care claims when payment

is made promptly within time limits prescribed by the health care providers or institutions

rendering the service or treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔true




Question: True/false: ODs are allowed to grant discounts for health/medical care provided to

any patient that the provider reasonably believes is not eligible for or is not entitled to




2
SUCCESS!

,Page 3 of 162


insurance reimbursement or coverage under the MediCal or health care service plan for the

health/medical care provided. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔true




Question: True/false: can do a discount if you encourage prompt payment such as if the patient

pays cash now they can get a discount or if the patient is low income you can do a discount -

CORRECT ANSWER✔✔true




Q:Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in mailing address

within ____ days after change - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔30 days




Question: 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




3
SUCCESS!

, Page 4 of 162


*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.




Question: 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.




Question: 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
SUCCESS!