Laws, Regulations, and Standards Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A patient's contact lens prescription does not include the brand name of the lens. Under the FCLCA, the prescriber:
Answer: May omit brand if a material specification equivalent is listed
The FCLCA allows brand to be omitted if the prescription includes equivalent material specifications such as base curve, diameter, and power.
Which regulation mandates that ophthalmic lens prescriptions be released to patients, and which federal agency enforces it?
Answer: Eyeglass Rule — enforced by the FTC
The FTC's Eyeglass Rule mandates that prescribers release spectacle prescriptions to patients and is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
According to ANSI Z80.1, for a prescription with sphere power of -5.00 D and no cylinder, what is the allowed power tolerance?
Answer: ±0.12 D
ANSI Z80.1 allows a power tolerance of ±0.12 D for lenses with a vertex power exceeding 3.37 D in the meridian being tested.
A dispensary must retain patient prescription and sales records. The minimum record retention period is most commonly governed by:
Answer: State optician licensing board or state law
Record retention requirements for optical dispensaries are primarily set by individual state licensing boards or state statutes, and vary by state.
Under ABO standards, the NOCE examination tests competency in which broad domain related to laws?
Answer: Federal, state, and local regulations affecting optical practice
The NOCE includes a domain covering federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the practice of opticianry in the United States.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires optical retailers with 15 or more employees to:
Answer: Make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities
The ADA requires covered employers (15+ employees) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Which standard governs the requirements for nonprescription (plano) sunglasses sold in the United States?
Answer: ANSI Z80.3
ANSI Z80.3 covers requirements for nonprescription sunglasses and fashion eyewear, including transmittance and optical quality standards.