Exam Domains
1 Optics and Refraction
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2 Anatomy and Physiology
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3 Biochemistry and Genetics
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4 Microbiology and Immunology
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5 Neuroscience
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6 Pharmacology
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7 Pathology
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8 Behavioral Sciences
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Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice (Parts I, II, TMOD), Objective Structured Clinical Examination — OSCE (Part III)
FormatWritten (Parts I, II, TMOD) and OSCE (Part III) at NBEO-designated sites
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- Continuing education and renewal requirements vary by state board of optometry. Candidates should verify requirements with their state licensing authority.
Retake PolicyRetake policies are defined by NBEO; refer to optometry.org for current waiting periods and attempt limits per examination part.