How To Pass The ABO (NOCE) Optician Exam

10-Steps to help you pass the optician ABO Exam. The American Board of Opticianry or ABO Exam is an optician certification exam. It is also known as the National Opticianry Competency Exam or NOCE. Some states and some employers require the ABO Exam as part of their hiring process.
Resources discussed in the video:
Laramy-K OpticianWorks Optician Training Program: opticianworks.com/
Free ABO Study Guide (Free Registration Required): opticianworks.com/abo-study-g...
Matthew King’s Flash Cards (Free Registration Required): quizlet.com/33695744/optician...
Optical Formulas Tutorial: www.amazon.com/Optical-Formul...
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[@calvarychapelharrisburg3045]

Passed my ABOC and NCLEC in 10 weeks (8 Weeks for ABO and 2 Weeks for NCLE) Just wanted to thank you for all your videos and explinations. They were very helpful.

[@georgemf15]

THANK YOU!!!! for all your videos !! I was able to passed the ABO today !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@fishnipples911]

I passed the ABO :) Your videos, the free guide, and a lot of determination and perseverance is what helped me do it. Passing has given me a new found confidence at work. I can't wait to learn more and move forward with my career. Thanks so much for your support!

[@LaramyKOptical]

Woo-Hoo congratulations! Never stop learning and don't be afraid to try new things. "We Achieve In Proportion To What We Attempt." John

[@b-mec-him796]

Congrats... Your name is hilarious!

[@KrishS0918]

Can u give me some tips to pass the exam

[@nittgeesalomon9873]

Congratulations

[@nittgeesalomon9873]

Me I just start the process to this career I just get my online training certification and you are my teacher with your video

[@Datonedudeee]

I took and passed my ABO today!! All with huge help from all your content. Thanks You John for all the help!!

[@austinremke3201]

Was there a lot of math on the abo?

[@cristinaf1577]

I just passed my ABO and it is all because of your informative videos and the study guide laramy k provided! Thank you!

[@LaramyKOptical]

You are welcome! Please do what you can to tell others about the program. And, keep on learning. John

[@ReganMarie0.0]

I passed the ABO thanks to Optician Works 😊

[@annacr7438]

I am so thankful for this channel and John's teaching that I created a KZbin account specifically to say "THANK YOU!!!". I just passed The ABO and I couldn't have done it without these videos! I was enrolled in another optician training program and was not getting the help I needed from that professor, thankfully I found what I needed here to better understand the optical math that was haunting me. I wish I had know about Optician Works sooner so I could have signed up with their training program from the start. Thank you!

[@walkingmonument]

I loved you in "Of Mice and Men"! Great actor!

[@user-qx5cn1si1q]

Yeah, they actually look alike a bit xD

[@luisgomez1211]

Many years ago I passed the ABO with 90%, I am going to do it again and I wanted to see your explanation, which I find interesting... thank you...

[@evaspicher6869]

Thank you for all you do, great educator! I will say that I studied for about 2 solid weeks before passing the NOCE. I do have over a decade of hands on experience (although I run a super successful optical/optom-my day to day knowledge necessity is very different than what the ABO tests for), but my point is-if you cram-it is possible to pass with just a small amount of prep time. Good luck everyone!

[@LaramyKOptical]

Eva, May I ask why with over a decade of experience and the skill set to run a successful optical you felt the desire to take the ABO? Thanks, John

[@evaspicher6869]

@@LaramyKOptical Hi John, Thanks for the reply! I felt like it's the right thing to do. Not that I care a ton what others think, but I work in a licensed state and my peers are super judgmental against those that not certified. The accomplishment has made me feel great, but it also just serves as proof to my perceived "haters" that I do know what I am doing and have earned my position. I've learned a fair amount through the process and plan to bring some of it into the day to day operations to help myself/staff do a better job. With your help I was able to comprehend some of the more complex formulas and how to work them- I will always sing your praises! Take care :)

[@LaramyKOptical]

@@evaspicher6869 Would you drop me an email through the OpticianWorks website when you can? We are working on something you might be able to help us out with. Thanks John

[@Diopterman]

Great info! Thanks for all that you do John!

[@ashleighohara5543]

I'm SO glad I found this channel! :)

[@LaramyKOptical]

We're so glad you found us!

[@alladzyuba5725]

Outstanding ! Exactly how I did it the first time !

[@debradavis1774]

Thank you for posting these videos, and the practice exam on your website. I passed my ABO on the first try after completing the Penn Foster on-line program.

[@aylaisenberg9150]

What is his website

[@josephgoldstein9735]

Audio Sessions ? ? ?

[@josephgoldstein9735]

Where would I find audio sessions? Are there any available or do people make there own? I have a 10 hour commute a week.

[@debbylariv]

I passed ABO all thanks to Johns help. :)

[@LaramyKOptical]

Great job!

[@dmads]

I passed my ABO today and you were a great help man I advise anyone to subscribe and follow I even 're commended your program to my company if they are sponsering.

[@raymondlaney8508]

Did the program all the way through and unfortunately did not pass. Will be working harder the next time. Have to say that the practice ABO questions were far from the actual test.

[@dsafghdgsf]

Thank you so much for your advice

[@LaramyKOptical]

jw, Sorry but no, the Canadian test and the ABO are two different things. I do know many Canadian opticians have used the OpticianWorks program to pass the NACOR however. Heck, some of our biggest fans are our friends to the north.

[@YYCEyeGuyGord]

Hi John! I'm pleased to tell you that I've been in contact with the College of Opticians here in Alberta, and am set to write my Competency Gap Analysis - part of our Prior Learning Assessment for those wanting to challenge the Nacor exam - tomorrow morning, and I have to thank you immensely for all your guidance and advice through your videos. I've been watching them rigorously over the past few days, and feel as confident and ready as I can be. I'll find out fairly soon how well I've done - they say within a week - and should I score high enough, I'll be able to take the Nacor when it next comes around, which I believe is in March here in Alberta. Cheers, and Happy New Year! 🤓

[@LaramyKOptical]

You have a few months - sign up for the complete OpticianWorks program. Work through that and you'll do just fine.

[@YYCEyeGuyGord]

@@LaramyKOptical thank you John. Pleased to tell you, I've already submitted my PLAR package and went through the process, passed the Competency Gap Analysis test, and (after just over a decade in the field) am now a Provisional Licensed Optician. I'll be registering for the Nacor in September.

[@YYCEyeGuyGord]

I've also seen pretty much all of your videos over the past few years, and to say it's been beneficial would be a drastic understatement. Brilliant content, and I'll be watching for as long as you're posting, I love learning from your channel, so huuuuggggeee thanks!

[@KrishS0918]

Hello sir thanks for the videos. Im going to start preparing fr the exam. Where should i start. Wats ur first video. Is there any list of videos should I follow?

[@brendaserna6555]

I love your videos!

[@LaramyKOptical]

Thanks!

[@scholageemusic9373]

I love you too beautiful

[@scholageemusic9373]

I never ever thought i would interested into Optician. I live by a University so should i just take the online training course or should i just buy the correct books and flash crads and study. Help me out. I dont have alot of money. I might have to take a loan to start

[@robinszoo]

excellent video

[@LaramyKOptical]

Thanks for watching!

[@belkysortega4970]

Para matricular En ABO..q requisitos? DONDE ESTA LA Escuela En florida?

[@williamcooper4471]

Thank you for this video and the links provided! I have a question... my wife is currently working for an eye doctor in Indiana, where this certification isn't required. She does pretests, fittings, ordering, etc. She really wants to get this certification and I'm looking into things to help her. Is there required education paths you need before you can take this exam and become certified? Or are you able to do your own sudying (via your training program or other means)? She has a high school degree and some college, but wasn't able to finish (this was years ago). She is currently taking a pretty extensive series of classes and thought it would lead to a certification, but it sounds like it won't. It is done mostly by Essilor so far.

[@LaramyKOptical]

William, To the best of our knowledge no one has ever really worked through the complete OpticianWorks program and not passed the ABO exam. John

[@juanisaza4756]

It will be good if you make a video How to pass the ABO Practice test. it'll help probably a lot of future opticians. Thanks btw for spread out your knowledge.

[@LaramyKOptical]

I did this a few weeks ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ7cpYqYj62Xd7c beyond that work through the complete OpticianWorks program and spend some time doing verification and you should be in good shape to sit for any practical.

[@elizabethduran5228]

Juan Isaza what school did you go?

[@alexcarroll3150]

I'm having trouble finding Matt King on Quizlet.

[@shamimyousefi3361]

Could you help me pls for ABO exam how I can get it and how I test ?

[@stephgarcia8653]

Hello I’m a certified optician, can anyone explain continuing education renewal. What is the process that needs to be done to stay certified. Thank you

[@LaramyKOptical]

Quizlet Flash Cards: opticianworks.com/quizlet-optician-terms-flashcards/

[@dsafghdgsf]

Are they same between NACOR and ABO exam? NACOR is National Canadian optician exam

[@LaramyKOptical]

Not familar with NACOR, but the same principles should apply.

[@sumidebnath562]

Can u please help me to pass the dispensing exam in nj

[@rosewintergofundme7537]

kewl

[@jilianchae]

hi there! the flashcard link requires an acceptance from the admin of the account

[@LaramyKOptical]

Matt says you only need to sign up for the free Quizlet account and you get access.

[@goodangel370]

Hello,am a licensed optician in Nigeria,how can I write this exam..

[@KrishS0918]

Which order of videos should I follow to prepare?

[@LaramyKOptical]

It's not just the videos. It is the videos and the www.OpticianWorks.com program. Click on Sort By on KZbin and watch the first year or so in the order that they were posted. The videos will appear where needed on the website.

[@sullayvillalta7270]

Do you need to go to school to take the ABO in Texas?

[@LaramyKOptical]

No. Texas has strong opticians group but no legal state requirements to be an optician. Anyone can take the ABO. The ABO is used by a few states as a certification but it is NOT a US or an America wide level.

[@michellekrecklow5588]

Is the ABO - NOCE test different from the ABO -NCLE test?

[@LaramyKOptical]

ABO and NOCE are the same thing. NCLE is the exam for contact lenses.

[@samanthamile6391]

Any advice on the new test the ABO are now doing online for 2023

[@LaramyKOptical]

Same advice! Just had a bunch of people work through the OpticianWorks program and they easily passed the ABO.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Does one need to have the ANSI standards memorized for the ABO exam?

[@LaramyKOptical]

Sadly I believe you still do. Not everything just the "quick Guide" stuff.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

@@LaramyKOptical Thanks!

[@dobelEXP]

I passed the basic ABO I was so excited, how ever i cant really find out why it would be good to pass the advanced ABO or even masters. What benefit could I have doing that?

[@LaramyKOptical]

Nick, If you find optics fun then you might want to take the advanced exam. If not then there is no point to it. Just IMO. John

[@dobelEXP]

@@LaramyKOptical I do, but I want to know if it would benefit my carrer.

[@LaramyKOptical]

@@dobelEXP Tough call. Depends on your work setting and goals. If you see training or advanced lab work in your future then do it now. If you don't let it go and enjoy life. John

[@13Hezy]

I was unable to find matt king on quizlet.

[@keithbenjamin]

The link is in the video description.

[@triciabuttram1728]

I tried getting to the quizlet cards but cannot get access!

[@LaramyKOptical]

We are working on it. Matt passed them on to us and we are sorting out a way of providing access. If you drop me an email through the OpticianWorks website I can let you know when we have it done. John

[@ShakeelAhmad-yh3sb]

Hello sir, I am optometrist from India.Can i also give exam of ABO???is ABO is online??...i have a good knowledge in the field of eye....l love ur video the way u express...

[@LaramyKOptical]

As far as I know the ABO is only offered in the US.

[@RaquelHi]

Is there a new a new AbO study guide?

[@LaramyKOptical]

Just the complete OpticianWorks.com program. The free brush up "quick study guide" is the same as it has been for about 6 years now.

[@sidoptom]

From where I can buy book optical formula

[@LaramyKOptical]

Amazon

[@mohamedfawzi1667]

Is there an institute that brings out the art of optics in America?

[@LaramyKOptical]

OpticianWorks! Mohamed, Yes and no. Many groups try to do it. None get very far. None of them truly represent the entire US since we don't have national regulations. I'd say just look around social media and Google. Is there something specific you need? John

[@sandeep_vvip4380]

Dear sir. I'm Indian and how I pass of This exam for an employment USA. Possible ya not. I am 10+2 From India. Please answer.

[@LaramyKOptical]

The ABO is not a real certification exam and it is only available in the US. Having it would not be a guarantee of employment here. Sorry. You would need to know the guidelines for the specific state you might want to live in. See the website FAQ and About Opticians. www.OpticianWorks.com John

[@sandeep_vvip4380]

@@LaramyKOptical Thank you Sir. But I applied the job In Zeiss USA. Requiter ask me .you have ABO certified . What is answer of this Question.

[@LaramyKOptical]

@@sandeep_vvip4380 If required by Zeiss, you would have to work on getting it after you get to the US. I don't know their hiring policies and as far as I know the ABO is not given outside the US. It doesn't make sense that Zeiss would be asking foreign job applicants for a US based, non-education, certification. John

[@sandeep_vvip4380]

@@LaramyKOptical Thank you so much Dear Sir, you are great . and help me . i m improve my optician language . i m watching your videos every day and new updates. i m belong a middle class family India . kindly support me .Dear Sir .

[@shakthimageshwaran1657]

Hiii sir Im an from India. I had did my BSc optometry program in India. I am planning to do my optician program in Canada. Kindly guide me regarding this sir. Thanking you Regards Shakthi Mageshwaran R

[@LaramyKOptical]

Head to OptiBoard and they have a forum just for Canadian opticians. www.OptiBoard.com You will get much better information there, I'd just be repeating what I have heard over the years. John

[@curttheboywonder]

Can someone help me understand how a Diopter is calculated for a minus lens? For a plus lens it makes perfect sense, how far before the rays converge. However, rays never converge going through a minus lens. I've searched every term and keyword I could think of and no website seems to address this. Thank you!

[@LaramyKOptical]

Curt, You'll need to dig into a book on geometric & visual optics. You can also find some good stuff on KZbin. We have a geometric optics course in development but I have no idea if it will ever get completed. Like the "medical" anatomy and physiology stuff it isn't really all that important to the day-to-day working life of an optician. Truth is, I'm just not very good with it anymore and I simply can't find anyone else to do it! It's not from a lack of trying! Sorry. John

[@LaramyKOptical]

Hi Curt, that being said. As far as visualizing this for a minus lens, if you look at the light rays diverging from the minus lens. All you have to do is trace the rays along the same trajectory back through the front of the lens. The distance between the point the rays meet would in front of lens and the lens itself is the distance you would use to calculate the magnitude of the lens power.

[@curttheboywonder]

Very nice, that makes a lot of sense. I highly enjoy the information you make available through your KZbin channel, as well as the production value of everything. One of my favorite channels on KZbin. Thank you for everything John.

[@sumidebnath562]

Can u please also do the nj state board dispensing exam practice

[@calemarlow2283]

okay john malkovich

[@ephraimsililo2235]

ABO