Lenses

Question 1

Consumer notice shall contain

Answer 1

• the requirement for release of corrective lens prescriptions (spectacle and a contact lens).
• contain information indicating that SBO regulates practice of optometry and complaints and grievances may be directed to the SBO.

Question 2

Prescription expiration guidelines

Answer 2

Spec: no less than two to four years
Contact lens: no less than 1-2 years.
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Question 3

Expired prescription may be filled if….

Answer 3

• Spectacles are lost, broken, or damaged
• the person dispensing shall recommend that the patient return for an eye examination and provide the prescriber with a written notification of the prescription that was filled

Question 4

A seller may sell contact lenses only in accordance with a contact lens prescription for the patient that is:

Answer 4

(1) Presented to the seller by the patient or prescriber directly or by facsimile (fax)
(2) Verified by direct communication.

Question 5

In the case of a private label contact lens, what information is needed on prescription ?

Answer 5

• the name of the manufacturer,
• trade name of the private label brand, and, if applicable,
• trade name of equivalent brand name.

Question 6

A prescriber shall retain professional discretion regarding the release of which contact lenses.

Answer 6

(1) Rigid gas permeables.
(2) Bitoric gas permeables.
(3) Bifocal gas permeables.
(4) Keratoconus lenses.
(5) Custom designed lenses that are manufactured for an individual patient and are not mass produced.

Question 7

Additional fee charged by prescriber can be for

Answer 7

-verifying ophthalmic goods dispensed by another seller if the additional fee is imposed at the time the verification is performed.

Question 8

True/False

Oral prescriptions must be confirmed in writing by the dispenser prior to delivery of lenses.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Shatter-resistant lenses include

Answer 9

case-hardened lenses, laminated glass, resin lenses, or other shatter-resistant materials

Question 10

Right to dispense, sell or furnish prescription lenses at retail is limited to .

Answer 10

licensed physician and surgeon, optometrist and registered dispensing optician

Question 11

The practice that represent CL may be obtained without confirmation of a valid prescription or to offer for sale plano contact lenses.

Answer 11

shall be considered deceptive marketing practice

Question 12

Who can adjust spectacle lenses or contact lenses other than ODs

Answer 12

• Only a registered spectacle lens or contact lens dispenser or
• an individual under the direct responsibility and supervision (present on premises) of a registered dispenser

Question 13

After completing the fitting of CL, a RDO registered CL dispenser must direct patient to return to prescriber for evaluation after how many days

Answer 13

60

Question 14

How many trainee a registered contact lens dispenser can supervise.

Answer 14

No more than three

Question 15

QUALITY STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIPTION OPHTHALMIC DEVICES are prepared by

Answer 15

The State Department of Public Health, the State Board of Optometry and the Division of Licensing and Division of Medical Quality of theMedical Board of California

Question 16

What other information does the seller needs to verify with direct communication with the prescriber other than patient’s full name, address, contact lens power, manufacturer and parameters

Answer 16

• The quantity of lenses ordered;
• The date of patient request;
• The date and time of verification request;
• The name of a contact person at the seller’s company, including facsimile and telephone numbers; and
• the prescriber’s regular Saturday business hours.

Question 17

A prescription is confirmed if any of the following occurs

Answer 17

(1) The prescriber confirms the prescription is accurate by direct communication with the seller;
(2) The prescriber informs the seller through direct communication that the prescription is inaccurate and provides the accurate prescription; or
(3) The prescriber fails to communicate with the seller within eight (8) business hours after receiving from the seller the information

Question 18

Private label contact lenses mean

Answer 18

contact lenses that are sold under the label of a seller where the contact lenses are identical to lenses made by the same manufacturer but sold under the labels of other sellers.

Question 19

Prescriber means, with respect to contact lens prescriptions, are….

Answer 19

an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or other person (dispensing optician) permitted under State law to issue prescriptions for contact lenses in compliance with any applicable requirements established by the Food and Drug Administration.

Question 20

A dispensing optician, optometrist, or physician and surgeon shall dispense shatter-resistant materials to

Answer 20

• person whose sight is limited to one eye,
• person who is a member of the CHP or of a county sheriff’s office,
• a city policeman,
• person who is a fireman employed by the fire department of a city, county, or fire protection district
• person who is under 18 years of age

Question 21

Contact lens prescription shall have what information for complete and accurate filling

Answer 21

• the name of the patient
• the issue date and expiration dare
• prescriber information
• the power
• the material OR manufacturer OR both
• the BC
• diameter
• expiration date

Question 22

Contact lens prescription shall have what in formation for complete and accurate filling

Answer 22

• the power
• the material OR manufacturer OR both
• the BC
• diameter
• expiration date