National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part II Patient Assessment and Management Examination

The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part II Patient Assessment and Management Examination is a clinical knowledge exam for optometry licensure candidates. It assesses how well candidates interpret patient information, identify likely problems, and choose appropriate assessment and management steps. Candidates typically take it during or after optometry school once they meet NBEO eligibility requirements. State licensing boards set their own requirements, so passing Part II is one part of a broader licensure process rather than a guarantee of admission or a license.

NBEO Part II covers clinical decision-making across patient care, including comprehensive history-taking and triage, visual acuity and refraction, ocular motility, binocular vision, accommodation, and pediatric assessment such as amblyopia management. Questions may ask you to apply clinical knowledge to patient scenarios, not simply recall definitions. For 2027–2028, verify the current exam format, eligibility rules, and content outline in NBEO’s official candidate materials. Preparation is most effective when you connect findings to likely diagnoses and safe, appropriate next steps.