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Florida Optometrist Licensing Exam Questions with
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Florida Optometrist Licensing Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The Florida Optometrist licensing process is governed by the Florida Board of Optometry under Chapter
463, Florida Statutes . Florida requires optometrists to be Certified Optometrists, which includes
additional education and examination requirements beyond standard licensure .
A Certified Optometrist applicant must: be at least 18 years old , graduate from a board-approved
school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council for Optometric Education ,
complete at least 110 hours of transcript-quality coursework and clinical training in general and ocular
pharmacology , complete at least 1 year of supervised experience in differential diagnosis of eye disease
or disorders , and pass all parts of the Florida Licensure Examination .
Examinations Required :
• NBEO Part II (PAM) – includes the TMOD (Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease)
• NBEO Part III – taken simultaneously with the Florida Practical Examination
• Florida Practical Examination – includes NBEO Part III skills: Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect
Ophthalmoscopy, Dilated Biomicroscopy, and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation (passing
score as established by NBEO)
• Part IV – Florida Laws and Rules Examination – requires a score of 84% or higher
The Florida Laws and Rules exam is administered by NBEO through the OSLE (Online State Law Exams)
program. It is a remote, open-book exam consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute
time limit, available year-round .
Question 1
According to Florida Statute 463.001, what is the sole legislative purpose in enacting Chapter 463?
A) To expand the scope of optometric practice
B) To ensure every person engaged in optometry meets minimum requirements for safe practice
C) To reduce the cost of eye care services
D) To promote competition among eye care providers
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Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: FS 463.001 states the sole legislative purpose is to ensure that every person
engaged in optometry meets minimum requirements for safe practice .
Question 2
What agency has primary authority over the Florida Board of Optometry?
A) Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
B) Florida Department of Health
C) Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
D) Florida Board of Medicine
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The Florida Board of Optometry operates under the Florida Department of Health .
Question 3
An optometrist who was licensed in another state and is applying for Florida licensure by endorsement
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must have their license verification sent from each state where they currently hold or have ever held a
license. This includes which timeframe?
A) Only the last 5 years
B) Only the current license
C) Each state currently held or ever held
D) Only states where disciplinary action occurred
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Applicants who are or have been licensed in another state must submit license
verification from each state they currently hold or have ever held a license .
Question 4
What is the minimum passing score required for the Florida Laws and Rules Examination (Part IV)?
A) 75%
B) 80%
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C) 84%
D) 90%
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Applicants must pass Part IV (Florida Laws and Rules Examination) with a score of
84% or higher .
Question 5
Under Chapter 463, Florida Statutes, an optometrist is classified as a:
A) Medical doctor
B) Certified Optometrist
C) Primary care physician
D) Ophthalmic technician
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Florida law requires anyone applying for an Optometrist license to become a
Certified Optometrist .
Florida Optometrist Licensing Exam Questions with
Correct Answers and explanations LATEST THIS YEAR -
JUST RELEASED
Florida Optometrist Licensing Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The Florida Optometrist licensing process is governed by the Florida Board of Optometry under Chapter
463, Florida Statutes . Florida requires optometrists to be Certified Optometrists, which includes
additional education and examination requirements beyond standard licensure .
A Certified Optometrist applicant must: be at least 18 years old , graduate from a board-approved
school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council for Optometric Education ,
complete at least 110 hours of transcript-quality coursework and clinical training in general and ocular
pharmacology , complete at least 1 year of supervised experience in differential diagnosis of eye disease
or disorders , and pass all parts of the Florida Licensure Examination .
Examinations Required :
• NBEO Part II (PAM) – includes the TMOD (Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease)
• NBEO Part III – taken simultaneously with the Florida Practical Examination
• Florida Practical Examination – includes NBEO Part III skills: Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect
Ophthalmoscopy, Dilated Biomicroscopy, and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation (passing
score as established by NBEO)
• Part IV – Florida Laws and Rules Examination – requires a score of 84% or higher
The Florida Laws and Rules exam is administered by NBEO through the OSLE (Online State Law Exams)
program. It is a remote, open-book exam consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute
time limit, available year-round .
Question 1
According to Florida Statute 463.001, what is the sole legislative purpose in enacting Chapter 463?
A) To expand the scope of optometric practice
B) To ensure every person engaged in optometry meets minimum requirements for safe practice
C) To reduce the cost of eye care services
D) To promote competition among eye care providers
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Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: FS 463.001 states the sole legislative purpose is to ensure that every person
engaged in optometry meets minimum requirements for safe practice .
Question 2
What agency has primary authority over the Florida Board of Optometry?
A) Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
B) Florida Department of Health
C) Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
D) Florida Board of Medicine
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The Florida Board of Optometry operates under the Florida Department of Health .
Question 3
An optometrist who was licensed in another state and is applying for Florida licensure by endorsement
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must have their license verification sent from each state where they currently hold or have ever held a
license. This includes which timeframe?
A) Only the last 5 years
B) Only the current license
C) Each state currently held or ever held
D) Only states where disciplinary action occurred
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Applicants who are or have been licensed in another state must submit license
verification from each state they currently hold or have ever held a license .
Question 4
What is the minimum passing score required for the Florida Laws and Rules Examination (Part IV)?
A) 75%
B) 80%
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C) 84%
D) 90%
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Applicants must pass Part IV (Florida Laws and Rules Examination) with a score of
84% or higher .
Question 5
Under Chapter 463, Florida Statutes, an optometrist is classified as a:
A) Medical doctor
B) Certified Optometrist
C) Primary care physician
D) Ophthalmic technician
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Florida law requires anyone applying for an Optometrist license to become a
Certified Optometrist .
