ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Ophthalmic Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

Under which circumstance may an optician dispense contact lenses without a valid prescription?

Accepted Answer

Never; a valid, unexpired prescription is always required

Answer

The FTC Contact Lens Rule and state laws require a valid, unexpired prescription before dispensing contact lenses under any circumstances.

Question 2

The term 'ophthalmic dispenser' in state licensing statutes most commonly refers to:

Accepted Answer

A licensed optician authorized to fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses

Answer

Many state statutes use 'ophthalmic dispenser' as the formal title for a licensed optician authorized to fit and dispense ophthalmic goods.

Question 3

Which regulatory body sets standards for the impact resistance of ophthalmic lenses sold in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The FDA

Answer

The FDA regulates ophthalmic lenses as medical devices and sets the impact resistance standards under 21 CFR Part 801.

Question 4

A HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required when an optical practice shares PHI with:

Accepted Answer

A third-party lab that receives patient prescriptions to fabricate lenses

Answer

A BAA is required whenever a covered entity shares PHI with a third-party vendor (business associate) such as an optical laboratory.

Question 5

Under the FTC Eyeglass Rule, a prescriber may charge a separate fee for providing a copy of the prescription:

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances; the prescription must be provided free

Answer

The FTC Eyeglass Rule explicitly prohibits charging patients any fee for providing their eyeglass prescription.

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