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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry is to protect the public through competence assessment.

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Mailing Address

National Board of Examiners in Optometry
7910 Microsoft Way, #250
Charlotte, NC 28273

National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry
7910 Microsoft Way, #250
Charlotte, NC 28273

Phone Numbers

Toll Free: 800-969-EXAM

Local: 704.332.9565

Fax: 704.332.9568

E-mail

General Questions:
nbeo@optometry.org

NCCTO® Questions:
nccto@optometry.org

Test Accommodations Questions: accommodations@optometry.org

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Please see the calendar linked here for a preview of exam dates being offered when registration opens on Tuesday March 24, 2026 at 9:00PM Eastern for NCCTO examinations (Part III PEPS, ISE, and LSPE) beginning August 2026.
MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry is to protect the public by developing, administering, scoring, and reporting results of valid examinations that assess competency in optometry.

Have questions or comments?

Send a message

Contact Us

Mailing Address

National Board of Examiners in Optometry
7910 Microsoft Way, #250
Charlotte, NC 28273

National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry
7910 Microsoft Way, #250
Charlotte, NC 28273

Phone Numbers

Toll Free: 800-969-EXAM

Local: 704.332.9565

Fax: 704.332.9568

E-mail

General Questions:
nbeo@optometry.org

NCCTO® Questions:
nccto@optometry.org


Test Accommodations Questions: accommodations@optometry.org