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Key Facts: WV Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
$35
OSLE Exam Fee
NBEO
40h/2yr
CE Required
Even-year cycle
12h
Pharmacology CE
Per cycle
$400/yr
Renewal Fee
By June 30
SB 565
Laser Authority
Eff. July 2025
The WV OSLE costs $35 via NBEO. Covers WV Code 30-8, 40h/2yr CE (12h ocular pharmacology, 2h injection, max 10h online), $400/yr renewal by June 30, $600 initial license + $100 certificate. SB 565 (2025) adds YAG, SLT, LPI laser authority. IOD certification for IV/IM/SC/subconjunctival injections. Schedules III-V oral drugs, hydrocodone max 3 days.
About the WV Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
The West Virginia Online State Law Examination (OSLE) tests knowledge of WV Code Article 8 of Chapter 30 and Board rules. Required for all optometry applicants. WV has expanded scope including injection authority (IOD), and SB 565 (2025) added laser procedures.
Questions
Varies scored questions
Time Limit
Varies
Passing Score
Pass/Fail
Exam Fee
$35 OSLE fee (WV Board of Examiners in Optometry)
WV Optometry Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline
Practice Act & Scope
WV Code 30-8, SB 565 laser authority (YAG, SLT, LPI), lesion removal, IOD injection authority, and ACOE training
Licensing & CE
OSLE, NBEO scores (ISE post-2011, LSPE post-2025), 40h/2yr CE, 12h pharmacology, and annual $400 renewal
Prescribing Authority
TPA/DPA certification, IOD injection routes, oral drugs Schedules III-V, hydrocodone 3-day limit, Board formulary
Ethics & Conduct
Informed consent, mandatory reporting, HIPAA, patient records, and professional standards
How to Pass the WV Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/Fail
- Exam length: Varies questions
- Time limit: Varies
- Exam fee: $35 OSLE fee
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Virginia OSLE and how much does it cost?
The West Virginia Online State Law Examination (OSLE) is a $35 exam administered through the NBEO platform. All applicants must pass the OSLE to obtain a WV optometry license.
What CE requirements does West Virginia have for optometrists?
WV requires 40 CE hours per 2-year even-numbered cycle: minimum 12h ocular pharmacology/therapeutics, 2h injection administration, maximum 10h online/correspondence. Drug diversion CE (2h) is required within one year of initial licensure.
What laser procedures can WV optometrists perform under SB 565?
Under SB 565 (effective July 9, 2025), WV optometrists may perform YAG posterior capsulotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI), and minor surgical procedures including lesion and foreign body removal.
What does IOD certification mean for WV optometrists?
IOD (Injection and Ocular Diagnostic) certification allows WV optometrists to administer pharmaceutical agents by injection via IV, IM, subcutaneous, and subconjunctival routes, in addition to DPA/TPA topical and oral prescribing authority.
What are the WV optometry license fees?
Initial license fee is $600 plus $100 certificate fee. Annual renewal is $400 by June 30. Late renewal incurs a $200 penalty. The OSLE exam costs $35.