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NOTICE: Based on Reed Exhibition's active and close monitoring of ongoing developments related to the COVID-19 virus, recent reports from public health officials and in line with national and regional authorities and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, together with extensive consultation with The Vision Council, Vision Expo East, due to be held March 26-29, will now be consolidated with Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, September 23-26.

This was not a decision that was made by ABO-NCLE and any of its appointing organizations. We apologize for any inconveniences you may have incurred. Please direct any questions or concerns to Mitch Barkley, Vice President Trade Shows and Meetings, The Vision Council via email at mbarkley@thevisioncouncil.org.

ABO-NCLE is awaiting information from Prometric Testing as to the effects of COVID-19 (corona virus) on test center availability in the New York area and around the country. Please click on this link for up to date site closures; most test centers in the Seattle, Washington area are closed.

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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.

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