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National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE)
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NATIONAL Professional License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try
Phase 1: Official Orientation + Optics CoreYou are here
Confirm official exam facts, then build prescription interpretation, transposition, power, and prism fundamentals.
Phase 2: Products + Measurements
Master lens/frame selection, PDs, segment heights, PAL geometry, and patient-use matching.
Phase 3: Instrumentation + Dispensing Workflow
Practice lensmeter readings, verification steps, adjustment logic, remakes, and complaint troubleshooting.
Phase 4: Standards + Timed Mixed Review
Review FDA, FTC, OSHA, tolerance logic, and full two-hour mixed simulations before test day.
Can You Take the NOCE Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Register during an active ABO-NCLE testing window
- •Pay the non-refundable $225 exam fee
- •Schedule the approved Prometric testing center or ProProctor appointment after registration processing
- •Verify state licensing requirements separately if using NOCE for state licensure
NOCE Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-12 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates may retest after a 14-day wait. After three unsuccessful attempts, a 90-day wait is required before another attempt.
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The official pass rate is 64.0% ABO Basic pass rate in 2024, as published by ABO-NCLE.. Our students do better.
200 Practice Questions
NOCE blueprint-aligned practice across optics, anatomy, products, instrumentation, dispensing, and law.
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Chapter-based review for optics math, fitting workflow, instruments, product decisions, and standards.
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What You'll Study
11 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: NOCE Orientation and Official Source Control
6 sections
Chapter 2: Ophthalmic Optics Foundations
7 sections
Chapter 3: Prism, Lens Math, and Troubleshooting
7 sections
Chapter 4: Ocular Anatomy, Refraction, and Pathology
7 sections
Chapter 5: Ophthalmic Products, Lenses, Frames, and Coatings
7 sections
Chapter 6: Frame Measurements, Fitting, and Dispensing Geometry
7 sections
Chapter 7: Instrumentation and Verification Workflow
7 sections
Chapter 8: Dispensing Procedures, Adjustments, and Patient Communication
7 sections
Chapter 9: Laws, Regulations, Standards, and Professional Practice
7 sections
Chapter 10: NOCE Domain Integration and Mixed Case Labs
7 sections
Chapter 11: Final Review, Test Day, Renewal, and Next Steps
6 sections
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NOCE Exam Details
National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE)
Administered by American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE) content outline
Prescription interpretation, transposition, lens powers, prism, formulas, and optical troubleshooting.
Eye structures, refractive errors, presbyopia, pathology recognition, and scope-aware referral cues.
Lens materials, coatings, multifocal and progressive designs, frame materials, safety products, and product selection.
Lensmeter, lens clock, PD tools, frame tools, measurement devices, and verification workflow.
Patient history, needs analysis, measurements, fitting, adjustment, troubleshooting, and patient education.
FDA impact resistance, FTC Eyeglass Rule, OSHA safety eyewear, ANSI-style tolerance awareness, records, and ethics.
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11 Chapters
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What's Next After the NOCE?
After passing the NOCE, you can pursue these career paths
NCLE Basic / CLRE
Add contact lens dispensing competency after or alongside spectacle-related NOCE preparation.
ABO Practical / ABOP
Build toward the computer-simulated practical designation after meeting applicable ABO-NCLE requirements.
State Optician Licensure
Use NOCE results where a state board recognizes ABO-NCLE testing, and verify exact state requirements before registering.
NOCE Exam FAQ
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