ByLaws 1 Flashcards
What is the purpose of conducting an automated refraction?
purpose of assessing visual acuity, by using an automated refraction system
At least one or more more computerized components must be included in an automated refraction.
What are they? 4
autorefractor autophoropter lensometer,
similar device
What are the age restrictions to conduct an automated refraction?
cannot be under 19 or 65 years or older
If they have turnt 19 and 40 they must have had at least one eye examination since turning this age. T/F
TRUE
If a px is subject to or has history of ………………… stops a patient from getting a sight test? 11
-glaucoma,
-retinal detachment,
-macular degeneration
-diplopia
-diabetes
-hypertension
-recent head trauma
-injury or pain in one or both eyes in the last 3 months
-rx more then +/- 6D
-rx including prism
-any other conditions that indicate a eye exam is needed
Corrective lenses cannot be dispensed if the assessment record indicates that there has been a change in refractive error exceeding……………………….2
-plus or minus 1.00 dioptre in either eye within the previous 6 months, or
-plus or minus 2.00 dioptres in either eye since the date of the most recent prescription or assessment record, if any, provided by the client to the registrant
The FIRST assessment record must be provided free of charge, whether or not it has been requested. T/F
TRUE
The independent automated refraction must be FREE. T/F
False - you can charge for this test
If reffered by an Optometrist/Ophthalmologist for a sight test. Can we perform a sight test?
Yes, regardless of age/or normal restrictions you can perform a sight test.
Can a patient take the assessment record to another practice to order glasses?
Yes
When can you not charge for an automated refraciton? 2
-due to an error during the independent automated refraction, no assessment record is produced or a corrective eyeglass lens or contact lens cannot be fitted or dispensed using information contained in the assessment record
- a corrective eyeglass lens or contact lens must not be fitted or dispensed using information contained in the assessment record.
What information must be included in the assessment record? 6
1- PD
2- assessment record/refractive error
3- optician name/license number/signature
4-practice address
5-the client name
6- date of assessment
Can you charge for multiple copies of a assessment record, or if it is requested a few years later for example?
YES, only the first copy is free
Who can give out prescriptions to a px? 2
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
The price of the independent automated refraction has to be agreed before the sight test. T/F
TRUE
What is not required to be on the assessment record but you can include it? 2
VAs
Add
When can a refracting optician allow a non-certified optician or a non-registrant to conduct an automated refraction?
Never, this cannot be delegated
Only a refracting optician can dispense eye wear from the visual assessment produced by automated refraction. True or False
FALSE
During a sight test the patients final rx in the od is: -4.75 -1.50 X100
Should the refracting optician continue performing the sight test? Why or why not?
Stop. More than 6 Diopters.
The written notice for the Automated refraction must contain who’s signature.
client
Is a refracting optician able to release results if the automated refraction reveals there was a change of 1.25 diopter in either eye in the past 6 months?
No
A person doesn’t qualify for a sight test performed by an optician what must the optician inform the client?
He should not perform sight test and must recommend an eye health.
What is the minimum visual acuity required in order for a refracting optician to produce results that can be used for eyewear?
20/25
If the refracting optician’s results for the client end up being within the power limitations set out by the opticians regulation it would not be considered a change of prescription. T/F
True
A refracting optician must have information available for clients about risk of age related disease. True or False
TRUE
Corrective lenses should not be dispensed if the assessment record indicates that ……………….2 (rx related not rx change related)
-there is a refractive error exceeding +/- 6D in either eye
-prisms may be required
Corrective lenses should not be dispensed if the best corrected VA will be less than 20/25 in either eye. T/F
TRUE
Corrective lenses should not be dispensed if the client is not satisfied with what ? after what?
their best corrected vision after 2 contemporaneous independent automated refractions have been conducted.
