OPTOMETRY LAW EXAM
CALIFORNIA
You may include teaching positions (current/former) on your ad -
ANSWERS-True
Description of products may be advertised on an optometrist ad -
ANSWERS-True
You must exclude fees for services on optometrist ads - ANSWERS-
False, you may include this.
If you advertise incorrectly about yourself/optometrist - ANSWERS-
Unprofessional conduct and misdemeanor
You decide to rent a space owned by Hoya - ANSWERS-
Misdemeanor- not allowed have any proprietary interest in optical
companies
Excessive prescription /excessive admin of drops, procedures -
ANSWERS-Unprofessional conduct. Misdemeanor
Sexual abuse/misconduct/relations with patients - ANSWERS-
Unprofessional conduct
,Central file of conviction/crime if settlemetn >$3000 - ANSWERS-
file purged every 5 years
Days to report arbitration >$3000 or damages/death - ANSWERS-30
Insurance fraud - ANSWERS-unprofessional conduct
How does licensing work if you participate in a short duration
program? - ANSWERS-If it is program services free to the patient,
not exceeding 10 days for the uninsured/underinsured - you don't need
a license
May an OD employ an MD? - ANSWERS-Yes - if they are
ophthalmology
Expiration of spec RX - ANSWERS-2-4 years unless vision condition
indicates sooner; however you can not have an RX expiry before your
RTC date
Must orally inform pt of expiry. Can be extended by prescriber. Oral
RX must be confirmed in writing before delivering lenses
Violation of spec RX expiration - ANSWERS-Unprofessional conduct
Optician may fill expired RX if the pt breaks/loses theirs -
ANSWERS-True
, CL expiry rule - ANSWERS-1- 2 years unless ocular condition/pt
history that needs to be monitored sooner
Violation of CL expiration rule - ANSWERS-unprofessional conduct
State Law CL RX release rule - ANSWERS-Must provide at end of
full exam or fitting. OD has discretion when releasing complex RX
for RGP or custom lenses
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - ANSWERS-False
An OD can perform venipuncture - ANSWERS-True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - ANSWERS-True
Suture removal is permitted - ANSWERS-True - only if consulting
with physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - ANSWERS-
False - must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - ANSWERS-
True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions - ANSWERS-1. no needle
CALIFORNIA
You may include teaching positions (current/former) on your ad -
ANSWERS-True
Description of products may be advertised on an optometrist ad -
ANSWERS-True
You must exclude fees for services on optometrist ads - ANSWERS-
False, you may include this.
If you advertise incorrectly about yourself/optometrist - ANSWERS-
Unprofessional conduct and misdemeanor
You decide to rent a space owned by Hoya - ANSWERS-
Misdemeanor- not allowed have any proprietary interest in optical
companies
Excessive prescription /excessive admin of drops, procedures -
ANSWERS-Unprofessional conduct. Misdemeanor
Sexual abuse/misconduct/relations with patients - ANSWERS-
Unprofessional conduct
,Central file of conviction/crime if settlemetn >$3000 - ANSWERS-
file purged every 5 years
Days to report arbitration >$3000 or damages/death - ANSWERS-30
Insurance fraud - ANSWERS-unprofessional conduct
How does licensing work if you participate in a short duration
program? - ANSWERS-If it is program services free to the patient,
not exceeding 10 days for the uninsured/underinsured - you don't need
a license
May an OD employ an MD? - ANSWERS-Yes - if they are
ophthalmology
Expiration of spec RX - ANSWERS-2-4 years unless vision condition
indicates sooner; however you can not have an RX expiry before your
RTC date
Must orally inform pt of expiry. Can be extended by prescriber. Oral
RX must be confirmed in writing before delivering lenses
Violation of spec RX expiration - ANSWERS-Unprofessional conduct
Optician may fill expired RX if the pt breaks/loses theirs -
ANSWERS-True
, CL expiry rule - ANSWERS-1- 2 years unless ocular condition/pt
history that needs to be monitored sooner
Violation of CL expiration rule - ANSWERS-unprofessional conduct
State Law CL RX release rule - ANSWERS-Must provide at end of
full exam or fitting. OD has discretion when releasing complex RX
for RGP or custom lenses
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - ANSWERS-False
An OD can perform venipuncture - ANSWERS-True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - ANSWERS-True
Suture removal is permitted - ANSWERS-True - only if consulting
with physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - ANSWERS-
False - must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - ANSWERS-
True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions - ANSWERS-1. no needle
