License: Optometrist

An optometrist needs to be a graduate of an accredited program. In addition, optometrists need to pass the jurisprudence exam and parts I, II, and III of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examination as well as the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) examination embedded in part II. The fee for this license is $127.25, biennially.

  • Stand-alone license
  • Third-party exam required
  • Specific course required
  • Continuing education required
  • No experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 02/25/2020