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    • Complaints Resulting from Glaucoma Treatment
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Jurisprudence Exam

All applicants must take and pass the Jurisprudence Exam (see military exception in Rule 273.14).
An applicant must register separately with the NBEO to take the Texas Jurisprudence Exam.
There is a NBEO registration fee. This registration and fee is separate from any other NBEO exam registration or Texas Optometry Board application fee.
The online exam administered by the NBEO may be taken at any time during the period beginning with the start date and ending two weeks later. All exams must be completed before the end date. Study materials for the exam are on this website (see “Have Applied, Need Study Materials” link below). Information regarding the form of the exam is on the NBEO Website.

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Austin, TX 78701-1319
Telephone Number: 512-305-8500
FAX Number: 512-305-8501

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