Dispensing Opticians and Optometric Assistants

Question 1

T/F a dispensing optician can fit , adjust or dispense CL’s if the prescription authorizes contact lenses

Answer 1

True. Acting in advice, direction and responsibility of the physician and surgeon or optometrist.

Question 2

T/F is is considered deceptive marketing practice to advertise Cl’s w/o a confirmation of valid prescription

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Under supervision of an optometrist/physician/surgeon/ophthalmologist an assistant can perform :

Answer 3

1. prepare pt. for exam
2. collect preliminary pt. data, including history
3. perform noninvasive testing of VA, pupils, ocular motility
4. VF testing
5. photo/OCT
6. Tonometry
7. Lensometry
8. auto refractor
9. administery cyclo , mydriatic, topical anesthetics for ophthalmic purposes
10. Pachymetry , keratomettry , A scan, B scan, electrodiagnositc testing

Question 4

In no event shall a registered contact lens dispense supervise more than ___ contact lens dispenser trainees.

Answer 4

three

Question 5

Upon satisfactory completion of fitting of CL but in no even more than ___ days after receipt of the prescription , a registered concat lens dispenser shall direct the person named in Rx to return to prescribing physcision and surgeon or optometrist for an evaluation

Answer 5

60 days