N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 67.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024

Section 67.3 - Examinations

(a) Licensing examination.

(1) The licensing examination shall include a written and a practical examination.

(2) The written examination shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects: theoretical optics, ophthalmic optics, ocular anatomy, physiology and anomalies, ophthalmic dispensing, materials and services, and matters of law, ethics, or practice as may be deemed appropriate by the department.

(3) The practical examination shall include, but need not be limited to, the following skills: fitting and adjusting of lenses; neutralization and lens identification; and prescription analysis.

(4) A candidate shall pass the written examination before taking the practical examination.

(5) Passing score. The passing score for the written examination and for the practical examination shall be 75.0, as determined by the State Board.

(b) Contact lens examination. The certification examination for the fitting of contact lenses shall include a written and a practical examination.

(1) The certification examination shall measure:

(i) knowledge which shall include but not be limited to: ocular anatomy, physiology and pathology, optics of contact lenses, fitting and adjusting of contact lenses, ocular prostheses and devices, dispensing and follow-up care, subjective signs and symptoms, and ocular pharmacology; and

(ii) skills which shall include but not be limited to: planning a contact lens fitting procedure, objective and subjective signs and symptoms, visual and ocular anomalies, special fitting problems and lens designs, application of required instruments and equipment, determining corneal contact lens specifications, and delivery and follow-up care.

(2) A candidate shall pass the written examination before taking the practical examination.

(3) The passing score for the written examination and for the practical examination shall be 75.0 as determined by the State Board.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 67.3