ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Laws, Regulations, and Standards 3

Question 1

The Contact Lens Rule requires that contact lens prescriptions be released to the patient. How long must a contact lens prescription remain valid at minimum, per FTC rules?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

The FTC Contact Lens Rule requires that prescriptions be valid for at least one year from the date of the fitting, unless a shorter period is medically justified.

Question 2

Under FDA regulations, impact-resistant lenses are required for all prescription ophthalmic lenses EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Lenses that the prescriber determines are not in the patient's best interest

Answer

FDA 21 CFR 801.410 requires impact resistance but permits an exemption when the prescriber determines impact-resistant lenses are not in the patient's best interest and documents it.

Question 3

Which regulation requires that finished prescription eyewear lenses pass a drop-ball test using a 5/8-inch steel ball dropped from 50 inches?

Accepted Answer

FDA 21 CFR 801.410

Answer

FDA 21 CFR 801.410 establishes the drop-ball test as the standard for impact resistance for prescription ophthalmic lenses.

Question 4

When a dispensary employee is exposed to a communicable disease through a patient encounter, which regulatory framework primarily governs the employer's obligations?

Accepted Answer

OSHA General Duty Clause

Answer

OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards, including communicable disease exposure risks.

Question 5

A state law requires opticians to hold an associate degree for licensure. A federal law requires only a high school diploma and passing a national exam. Which applies?

Accepted Answer

State law, because states can set higher minimums

Answer

States have the authority to set professional licensing requirements higher than any federal minimum, so the stricter state standard would apply.

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ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Laws, Regulations, and Standards 3