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    Well its over..........

    Took the ABO this morning.....wanted to see how everyone thinks that they did (on either test).....

    I did ok...it wasnt as hard as I thought it was going to be. Thats what I thought about the NCLE last year. Amazing how much "fluff" is in the study material that you really dont use on the exam. But then if they had it so focused then we would all be certified, huh?

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    I did well too (I think). I was surprised at the lack of calculations that we needed to do (outside of what's needed for transposing Rx's). I was told by a few people to know the more common formula's (Prentice Rule, sag formula, vertex compensation, etc . . .), but not once did I need to use them.

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    I hear ya....I cramed all those formulas into my brain...and I barely had to use them.
    I think I did ok...Im already mapping out for this fall...looking at the NCLE-AC as my next goal. I know....Im a total :hammer:

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    I hope everyone passed.

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    Hi Sharon,

    I took the NCLE exam yesterday in Michigan. I thought it was pretty tough than expected!! I studied from the Optical Training Instistute's (Exam Review for Contact Lens Dispensers) with the workbk/cd set, and Test Review for Contact Lens Technicians!! I guess, i shud've used Contact Lens Manual, Vol.1. I hope i pass it but not sure. I took the ABO last November and passed it and i used OTI's material. The test seemed real easy compared to the NCLE.

    What abt u? U think u'll pass it?

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    For the NCLE I used the Contact Lens Manual from CLSA...it was more than enough information.

    I think I passed the ABO....I hope I did!

    Good Luck and lets share once we get scores!:cheers:

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    I took the ABO exam yesterday as well, and I am FREAKING OUT!

    I think I did well and the test was far easier than I anticipated, but I can't help doubting myself. Hell, I even woke up last night gasping from a nightmare about a question from the test. I can't help it, I'm freaking out, and have at least four weeks to stew over it.

    Four weeks... Seriously. Meh.

    If I pass, I'm going to get the formula for Prentice Rule as a tattoo on my right forearm. Yes, I'm that big of a geek.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macula Dracula View Post
    Yes, I'm that big of a geek.

    Lots of GEEKS around these partys!

    Welcome to Optiboard!

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    Best of luck to you

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    Nice to be here!

    Does it actually take four plus weeks to get your results? If so, the wait is going to drive me batty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macula Dracula View Post
    If so, the wait is going to drive me batty.

    Don't sweat it!

    Just pass the time Optiboarding and before you know it....BLAMO....your results will be in and we will all be cyber high-fiving you!


    :cheers::cheers::cheers:

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    Quote Originally Posted by mjacob View Post
    Hi Sharon,

    I thought it was pretty tough than expected!! I studied from the Optical Training Instistute's (Exam Review for Contact Lens Dispensers) with the workbk/cd set, and Test Review for Contact Lens Technicians!! I guess, i shud've used Contact Lens Manual, Vol.1.

    I used The OTI study guide also. I don't think it was helpful as they boast. It did help a bit on understanding the info. But, hardly anything from the guide was on the test. I noticed more of the stuff was in the Contact Lens Manual. My manual didn't come in on time to do a good study plan. Plus, I contacted ABO/NCLE and they said the passing score for the exams are 70% for the ABO and 72% for the NCLE.
    Anthony Rico AZ Licensed ABOC NCLEC

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharonm516 View Post
    Took the ABO this morning.....wanted to see how everyone thinks that they did (on either test).....

    I did ok...it wasnt as hard as I thought it was going to be. Thats what I thought about the NCLE last year. Amazing how much "fluff" is in the study material that you really dont use on the exam. But then if they had it so focused then we would all be certified, huh?

    Hey Sharon, I was there too and took the test. For me some of it was easy, some of it hard. There was quite enough math , but it seemed more about adjustments and eye terms. I can see where they try to fool you a little with some of the questions. I'm pretty positive I passed, but heck, I guess I'll know for sure in 8 looooong weeks. ;)
    Okay, so which one were you? I was the one with the white skirt and the mid length brown hair. It was so cold in there that I had my jean jacket on.
    Well, take care.

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    Quote Originally Posted by va_optikal View Post
    Hey Sharon, I was there too and took the test. For me some of it was easy, some of it hard. There was quite enough math , but it seemed more about adjustments and eye terms. I can see where they try to fool you a little with some of the questions. I'm pretty positive I passed, but heck, I guess I'll know for sure in 8 looooong weeks. ;)
    Okay, so which one were you? I was the one with the white skirt and the mid length brown hair. It was so cold in there that I had my jean jacket on.
    Well, take care.
    Hey you! I was the third one back in the first row...red head with short hair.
    I thought the woman giving up directions was going to drive me insane!! And the guy helping her....his shirt was soaked with sweat....made me gag! Ewwwwwww...lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharonm516 View Post
    Hey you! I was the third one back in the first row...red head with short hair.
    I thought the woman giving up directions was going to drive me insane!! And the guy helping her....his shirt was soaked with sweat....made me gag! Ewwwwwww...lol

    :D Yeah really and did you get aload of his hairdo. (snort...) Umm, well... I better be nice. hehe. I think that woman was an employee of the college and didn't know a thing about opticianary.
    But yes, I remember seeing you now. I was in the third row, third one back. Wow, thats cool. I wish we could of met. Well, maybe someday.
    Be cool. ;)

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    Well shucks! Maybe we can meet up for the ABO advanced in November ?:cheers:

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharonm516 View Post
    Well shucks! Maybe we can meet up for the ABO advanced in November ?:cheers:
    Hmm, not so sure about that. Maybe to meet you, but the 'advanced?

    :D

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    We have to go all the way baby! Advanced it is!!!! YEEEEEEEEEHAW:D

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharonm516 View Post
    We have to go all the way baby! Advanced it is!!!! YEEEEEEEEEHAW:D

    :bbg:

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    Dang Nabbit!!! How long does it take to feed paper into the grading machine and then mail something out? LOL
    Sorry, just want to know if I can sell my study kit yet or if Im going to need it again in November.:hammer:

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharonm516 View Post
    Dang Nabbit!!! How long does it take to feed paper into the grading machine and then mail something out? LOL
    Sorry, just want to know if I can sell my study kit yet or if Im going to need it again in November.:hammer:
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    They call it the twelve steps of ABO. :D
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    look out

    Quote Originally Posted by va_optikal View Post
    :D Yeah really and did you get aload of his hairdo. (snort...) Umm, well... I better be nice. hehe. I think that woman was an employee of the college and didn't know a thing about opticianary.
    But yes, I remember seeing you now. I was in the third row, third one back. Wow, thats cool. I wish we could of met. Well, maybe someday.
    Be cool. ;)
    I hope they aren't watching you...

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    Quote Originally Posted by HarryChiling View Post
    It's the classic signs.

    First Patience
    Second Curiosity
    Third Impatience
    Forth Anger
    Fifth Acceptance
    Sixth response gets packed on mule
    Seventh Mule refused to move
    Eigth staff place carrot on fishing pole
    Ninth Mule hessitantly walks behind carrot
    Tenth Nervous breakdown
    Eleventh Calls placed to ABO/NCLE
    Twelveth results arrive

    They call it the twelve steps of ABO. :D
    OMG! Harry that made me bust up laughing!:cheers:

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharonm516 View Post
    OMG! Harry that made me bust up laughing!:cheers:
    I'm waiting on results from them too. It's always a pain and it does feel like they just sit on the results unnecessarily. Good luck IO hope you did well.
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    Thanks Bunches!!! Im sure we all did extremely well!!:cheers:

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