ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Ophthalmic Laws and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under FTC regulations, a contact lens prescription must be released to the patient upon completion of the fitting. What is the minimum required validity period for a contact lens prescription?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

6 months

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2 years

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3 years

Question 2

A patient requests a copy of their eyeglass prescription. Under the FTC Eyeglass Rule, when must the prescriber provide it?

Accepted Answer

At the completion of the eye exam, without being asked

Answer

Within 24 hours of the request

Answer

Only if the patient plans to purchase elsewhere

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Within 7 business days

Question 3

Which federal law primarily governs the dispensing of contact lenses and requires sellers to verify prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

The Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act (FTCLCA)

Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Optical Dispensing Act

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The Consumer Protection Enhancement Act

Question 4

An optician dispenses lenses with a power significantly different from the written prescription without the prescriber's approval. This action could constitute:

Accepted Answer

Scope of practice violation or unauthorized practice

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Acceptable clinical judgment

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Standard optician discretion

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A HIPAA violation only

Question 5

Under the FTC Contact Lens Rule, if a seller cannot reach the prescriber for verification, they may still dispense lenses if the prescriber fails to respond within:

Accepted Answer

24 business hours

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4 business hours

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8 business hours

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48 business hours

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the purpose of state optician licensing boards?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the practice of opticianry and protect public health within the state

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To set national Medicare reimbursement rates for optical services

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To approve new lens technologies for commercial sale

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To manage insurance credentialing for opticians

Question 7

A patient's spectacle prescription contains the notation 'OU: +1.00 Add +2.50.' An optician cannot fill this prescription because:

Accepted Answer

There is no such restriction — this is a valid bifocal/progressive prescription

Answer

The add power is too high for most lens designs

Answer

A spectacle prescription cannot include an add power

Answer

Add powers above +2.00 require physician approval