True or False: Price advertisements can use phrases like "as low as" or "and up to."

In California, optometry regulations prohibit misleading advertising practices, which includes the use of ambiguous phrases like "as low as" or "and up to" in price advertisements. Such phrases can create misinterpretations regarding the actual price patients may expect to pay. The goal of these regulations is to ensure transparency and protect consumers from potential deception. Therefore, advertisements that imply a minimum price without clearly communicating the conditions under which those prices apply do not align with the established legal standards and ethical practices in the field of optometry.

Using more definitive language in price advertisements ensures that consumers are accurately informed about the costs associated with services or products, thereby fostering a more transparent and trustworthy environment in healthcare advertising.