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Application deadline is
Friday, August 15, 2008, -Applications postmarked after August 15, 2008, must be
approved by the Board and will be charged an additional late fee of $200.00.
The NEBO Certification Examination for Ocularists will be administered and
processed by CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. of Raleigh, NC and offered at the
165 Courtland and
International Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-6500
(404) 524-1259 Fax
Wednesday, November 12,
2008, 8 A.M. to 12 noon
The exam room
is unknown at this time. It will be posted later Please confirm the exam room
when you arrive at the hotel.
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The Examination
The National Examining Board of Ocularists Certification Examination (offered in
English only) is divided into two (2) parts (A and B).
Part A.....The Written Section of the Certification Examination is a l50
question multiple choice examination. Questions are contained in a Question
Booklet‑‑answers are recorded on a separate Answer Sheet. The examination is
criterion referenced, i.e., every effort has been made to assure that all
questions in the examination relate to tasks performed or knowledge and skills
needed to perform as a fitter and fabricator of ophthalmic prosthetics.
Example: Which of the following professional titles refers to the fitter
and fabricator of ophthalmic prosthetics?
a) optometrist b) optician
c) ocularist d) oculist
Answer: c) ocularist
The Written Examination will, therefore, include questions from four general
categories. 31.94 (%) percent of the examination will relate to the fitting of
ophthalmic prosthetics, 35.20 (%) percent to the fabrication of ophthalmic
prosthetics, l6.72 (%) percent to evaluation and the remaining 16.14 (%) percent
to questions related to general care and hygiene. Three (3) hours and thirty
(30) minutes are allowed for the completion of the exam.
Proctors will assure the absolute integrity of the examination. Seating will be
predetermined by committee.
Part B..... The Fabrication Section or practical part of the
Certification Examination requires that the examinee demonstrate his/her ability
to fabricate (from specifications in a fabrication kit) the two most commonly
encountered types of prostheses, i.e., the conventional prosthesis (thick) and
the scleral shell prosthesis (thin).
Examinees are given up to ten (l0) days to complete fabrication of both the
conventional and scleral shell prostheses. All work is done in the laboratory
of the examinee by the examinee. The painting of iris, vascularization,
tinting, and finishing of the scleral shell are carefully monitored by a proctor
appointed by the National Examining Board of Ocularists.
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