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ABO & NCLE is pleased to announce that there are now currently ways to take certain ABO & NCLE Examinations - in person (as were done in the past), and in-home Remote Proctored Examinations, which are temporarily available due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Currently, the ABO Basic, NCLE Basic, ABO Advanced, and NCLE Advanced Examinations are authorized for Remote Proctor Examinations.  The ABO Practical and NCLE Practical are being pilot tested and will be available shortly. 
 
Candidates are required to contact their your State Licensing Authority to determine eligibility.  Currently, the states of Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Washington have approved the use of this Remote Proctored Examination.  Do not register for this Examination until you are assured that your state has authorized the taking of the Remote Proctored Examination.  

Register for Upcoming Basic, Advanced and Practical Exams

Candidates in the Following States: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington
Click Here 

Please click here for more information.  
Additional information is available in the Candidate Handbooks:
Basic Examination Handbook
Advanced Examination Handbook
Practical Examination Handbook   

 
About ABO-NCLE

The American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE) is a national, non-profit organization which administers voluntary certification examinations for dispensing opticians and contact lens technicians. Our purpose is to identify qualified eyewear providers by examination, urge growth of optical skills with continuing education, and approve continuing education programs.

Click HERE to download ABO & NCLE Standards of Professional Practice and Disciplinary Guidelines.

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