Ophthalmic Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers Flashcards
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The ANSI Z80.1 standard for prescription ophthalmic lenses is important in opticianry primarily because it:
Answer: Establishes lens power and optical tolerances for finished eyeglasses
ANSI Z80.1 defines the tolerances for lens power, prism, optical center placement, and other optical properties of finished spectacles.
A patient presents an eyeglass prescription that is 2.5 years old. The optician's ethical and legal obligation is to:
Answer: Check the state law, which may set expiration periods, and advise the patient accordingly
Prescription expiration periods for eyeglasses are set by state law, so the optician must know and apply the specific rule in their state.
Under the FTC Contact Lens Rule, a contact lens seller must verify a prescription. Passive verification (no response from prescriber within 8 business hours) means the seller may:
Answer: Fill the order as if the prescription were verified
The rule allows passive verification: if the prescriber does not respond within 8 business hours, the seller may proceed to fill the order.
Which of the following actions by an optician would most likely violate OSHA regulations in an optical laboratory?
Answer: Grinding lenses without proper eye protection or ventilation
OSHA requires appropriate personal protective equipment and engineering controls (like ventilation) when grinding lenses to protect workers from flying debris and dust.
A state law requires opticians to complete 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years for license renewal. An optician who fails to meet this requirement faces:
Answer: Possible non-renewal or suspension of their license
Failure to meet continuing education requirements typically results in the state board denying license renewal or suspending the license.
Which of the following best describes the scope of practice difference between an optician and an optometrist?
Answer: Optometrists may perform eye exams and write prescriptions; opticians may not
Optometrists are licensed to examine eyes, diagnose conditions, and write prescriptions, while opticians are licensed to interpret and fill those prescriptions.
FDA impact resistance requirements for dress ophthalmic lenses mandate that lenses must pass a drop ball test using a steel ball of what size?
Answer: 1 inch diameter
The FDA requires dress lenses to withstand the impact of a 1-inch steel ball dropped from 50 inches to meet minimum impact resistance standards.