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

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All glass lenses

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Lenses for patients over age 65

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Lenses with powers greater than ±10.00 D

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

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Opticians must retain patient records for at least one year

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Patients have one year to return glasses for a remake

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Prescriptions must be renewed annually

Question 3

ANSI Z87.1 is the standard for:

Accepted Answer

Occupational and educational personal eye and face protection devices

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Prescription ophthalmic lenses for dress eyewear

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Contact lens care products

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Sunglasses and fashion eyewear

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)

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ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

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OSHA regulations

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The Eyeglass Rule (FTC 16 CFR 456)

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

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Contact lens prescriptions are valid for a maximum of 6 months

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Patients must purchase contact lenses from their prescribing doctor

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Contact lens sellers must obtain a new prescription for each purchase

Question 6

According to ANSI Z80.1, what is the allowable tolerance for cylinder axis in a prescription of -2.00 × 180?

Accepted Answer

±7°

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±3°

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±5°

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±10°