American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners
Opticianry and contact lens dispensing — complete practice coverage.
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Your full practice pool — 499 questions total, written to mirror the real exam blueprint, with full answer explanations for every question.
Including Contact Lens Science & Fitting, Laws, Regulations & Standards, Dispensing & Frame Fitting, and more.
A complete, realistic exam-day simulation with the same question count and time limit as the real thing.
Covering every key term, concept, and framework you're expected to know.
Hand-picked walkthroughs and explainers organized by topic.
Visual breakdowns of the frameworks and models the exam tests you on.
The exact formulas and calculations you need, ready to review before test day.
A searchable glossary so unfamiliar terminology never slows you down.
Real field-reference and career reading picked for this profession — never more exam-prep.
See your accuracy by domain, spot weak areas early, and follow a built-in study schedule.
Study anywhere — your progress syncs on the device you are using and picks up where you left off.
No subscriptions, no renewals — buy once and keep studying until you pass.
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Topics you'll drill
8 core topics pulled straight from the real question bank.
- Contact Lens Science & Fitting
- Laws, Regulations & Standards
- Dispensing & Frame Fitting
- Ocular Anatomy & Physiology
- Lens Materials & Designs
- Instrumentation & Measurement
- Ophthalmic Optics & Calculations
- Exam & Certification
ABO-NCLE exam requirements & cost
Straight from the certifying body — separate from what we charge for the study portal.
ABO-NCLE administers two separate basic certification exams: the National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) for opticians and the Contact Lens Registry Examination (CLRE) for contact lens technicians. Eligibility for either exam requires only a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent (exceptions may apply for high school students in dual-enrollment programs); ABO-NCLE does not mandate prior training or work experience, though individual state licensing boards may impose additional requirements that supersede ABO-NCLE's own policy. Each exam costs $225 and consists of 125 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, plus unscored pretest items) with a 2-hour time limit; candidates seeking ABO certification with the practical component can instead take the combined 3-hour NOCOP exam (NOCE + ABOP) for $250. All exam fees are non-refundable.
Real pass rate, retake policy, scoring, and a study timeline for ABO-NCLE — free, no purchase required.
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