ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Laws, Regulations, and Standards Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under the FDA's impact resistance regulation 21 CFR 801.410, which lenses are exempt from the impact resistance requirement?

Accepted Answer

Lenses that cannot be made impact resistant (e.g., certain specialty lenses) with a clearly stated exemption on the prescription

Answer

21 CFR 801.410 requires impact-resistant lenses for dress eyewear. Exemptions exist for lenses that cannot meet the standard but must have a signed exemption statement from the prescriber.

Question 2

The 'one-year rule' in the Eyeglass Rule (16 CFR Part 456) states that:

Accepted Answer

Patients must receive a copy of their eyeglass prescription at the end of the examination, which is valid for a minimum of one year

Answer

The FTC Eyeglass Rule (16 CFR 456) requires prescribers to give patients their prescription immediately after the exam, enabling them to shop for eyewear. The prescription validity period varies by state law.

Question 3

ANSI Z87.1 is the standard for:

Accepted Answer

Occupational and educational personal eye and face protection devices

Answer

ANSI Z87.1 (American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection) sets requirements for safety eyewear including impact resistance, lens marking, and frame requirements.

Question 4

Which U.S. federal law protects patient health information, including prescriptions and vision records, held by eye care providers?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule protects individually identifiable health information. Eye care providers are covered entities that must protect patient records and prescriptions.

Question 5

The Contact Lens Rule (16 CFR Part 315) requires that:

Accepted Answer

Prescribers must release contact lens prescriptions to patients, and sellers must verify or get prescriptions before selling contacts

Answer

The FTC Contact Lens Rule requires automatic release of contact lens prescriptions and mandates that sellers verify prescriptions with prescribers before dispensing contacts.

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ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Laws, Regulations, and Standards Questions and Answers 2