Ophthalmic Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Under which circumstance may an optician dispense contact lenses without a valid prescription?
Answer: Never; a valid, unexpired prescription is always required
The FTC Contact Lens Rule and state laws require a valid, unexpired prescription before dispensing contact lenses under any circumstances.
The term 'ophthalmic dispenser' in state licensing statutes most commonly refers to:
Answer: A licensed optician authorized to fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses
Many state statutes use 'ophthalmic dispenser' as the formal title for a licensed optician authorized to fit and dispense ophthalmic goods.
Which regulatory body sets standards for the impact resistance of ophthalmic lenses sold in the United States?
Answer: The FDA
The FDA regulates ophthalmic lenses as medical devices and sets the impact resistance standards under 21 CFR Part 801.
A HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required when an optical practice shares PHI with:
Answer: A third-party lab that receives patient prescriptions to fabricate lenses
A BAA is required whenever a covered entity shares PHI with a third-party vendor (business associate) such as an optical laboratory.
Under the FTC Eyeglass Rule, a prescriber may charge a separate fee for providing a copy of the prescription:
Answer: Under no circumstances; the prescription must be provided free
The FTC Eyeglass Rule explicitly prohibits charging patients any fee for providing their eyeglass prescription.
A state opticianry board can take disciplinary action against a licensee for all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Charging fees the board considers too low
Boards regulate professional conduct and competence; setting prices is a business decision not subject to disciplinary action by licensing boards.
Which statement about plano (non-prescription) sunglasses is accurate under FDA regulations?
Answer: They must meet the same impact resistance standard as prescription lenses
The FDA requires that non-prescription sunglasses meet the same drop ball impact resistance test as prescription dress lenses.