NOCE Laws, Regulations, and Standards 2

Question 1

Under the Ophthalmic Practice Rules, how long must an optician retain a patient's eyeglass prescription after dispensing?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Federal regulations require opticians and dispensing offices to retain copies of eyeglass prescriptions for a minimum of 2 years.

Question 2

Which federal agency enforces the Eyeglass Rule and the Contact Lens Rule for opticians?

Accepted Answer

FTC

Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the agency that enforces both the Eyeglass Rule and the Contact Lens Rule.

Question 3

A patient requests a copy of their contact lens prescription. Under the Contact Lens Rule, the prescriber must provide it:

Accepted Answer

Immediately upon completion of the fitting

Answer

The FTC Contact Lens Rule requires prescribers to give patients a copy of their contact lens prescription at the completion of the fitting, at no extra charge.

Question 4

ANSI Z80.1 is the primary US standard governing tolerances for which type of ophthalmic product?

Accepted Answer

Prescription spectacle lenses

Answer

ANSI Z80.1 establishes the tolerances and requirements for prescription ophthalmic lenses in the United States.

Question 5

Which ANSI standard specifically addresses requirements and test methods for non-prescription sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z80.3

Answer

ANSI Z80.3 covers requirements for non-prescription sunglasses and fashion eyewear, including UV transmittance and impact resistance.

NOCE - National Opticianry Competency Examination Practice Test

NOCE - National Opticianry Competency Examination Practice Test

NOCE Laws, Regulations, and Standards 2