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    New e-book published "Pass the ABO exam"

    For NOCE prep. There are three one hundred question practice tests. With answers and explanations. The formulas needed for the exam. ANSI Z80.1 - 2010 (courtesy of Darryl Meister) and test taking tips.

    Here's the link at Amazon.
    http://tinyurl.com/cla5ts6

    It's no longer available in a digital format. It's only available in paperback at the following link.



    http://www.thebookpatch.com/BookStor...=9781940555003
    Last edited by gmc; 05-06-2014 at 11:15 PM.

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    Can we get this in any other format? I don't kindle. I think this'd make a nice birthday present for someone.
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    I've been thinking about whether or not to offer it as a PDF. The downside is it's freely distributable that way. I've also though about whether or not to publish it in paperback. I couldn't get it done in time for this testing cycle but could for November if there was enough demand.

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    Looks good! I am interested. Can I use it on an ipad or lap top?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbray View Post
    Looks good! I am interested. Can I use it on an ipad or lap top?
    Looks like there's and app for that! I'll check it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbray View Post
    Looks like there's and app for that! I'll check it out.
    Yes, there is a Kindle for PC app and it's free.

    Any questions you have about anything in the book or ABO prep in general, post them on Optiboard. I and several others will be glad to help.

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    After looking it over, I'd say a last minute NOCE (ABO exam) crammer couldn't find a better NOCE prep book. It's worth more than the asking price.
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    I just bought it. Looks really good so far. I don't take the test until November so I haven't started cramming yet. Once I get a little more into it I'll leave a review on Amazon. I like what I have seen so far! Thank you for the help and putting this study guide together Gary!

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    This is an example of kind of work a well-prepared Optician can produce. Great job, Gary!

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    Thanks for the reviews guys.

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    very good for preparing for the NOCE, the price is unbelievable and a bargain at multiplies of the price.

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    I just bought it for one of my employees. Nice job Gary!
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    Excellent job Gary!

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    Is this avail on Ipad? I'm taking the ABO next week and some last minute refresher info would be great!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by calirider07 View Post
    Is this avail on Ipad? I'm taking the ABO next week and some last minute refresher info would be great!!!
    Not available in Ipad format. But there is a free Kindle for Ipad app. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000490441

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    ***a little bumperooski for those that may be studying and need a little help!*****

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    i got the book version its really a big help. I'm studding hard my test is in 2 weeks. i just had one question i need your help on if you wouldn't mind explaining me to.

    280) a lens has a focal length of 106mm. its dioptric power is:
    A. 4.00
    B. 6.00
    C. 5.00
    D. 3.00
    using the focal length formula: 1/106=5

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    Quote Originally Posted by Makan View Post
    i got the book version its really a big help. I'm studding hard my test is in 2 weeks. i just had one question i need your help on if you wouldn't mind explaining me to.

    280) a lens has a focal length of 106mm. its dioptric power is:
    A. 4.00
    B. 6.00
    C. 5.00
    D. 3.00
    using the focal length formula: 1/106=5
    You found a mistake. I confused the terms focal length and radius of curvature. The question should read:
    A lens has a radius of curvature of 106mm. It's dioptric power is:
    c. 5.00
    The explanation should read:
    Using the radius of curvature formula: 530/106 = 5.00

    I proofread that at least five times and had someone else review it as well and we both missed it. Thanks for the catch.

    As the questions reads, the correct answer would be 1m/.106m = 9.43 diopters

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    Hey Gary, the link at the top doesn't work any longer, and I tried searching for "pass the abo exam" on amazon and got a flashcard study system by Mometrix. Is that it? Thanks!
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    Thats for the reply. I was confused on how to solve for it. Your book is great i got a 87 on test 2. Im sure ill pass the ABO with flying colors

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Finney View Post
    Hey Gary, the link at the top doesn't work any longer, and I tried searching for "pass the abo exam" on amazon and got a flashcard study system by Mometrix. Is that it? Thanks!
    It's no longer available in a digital format. It's only available in paperback at the following link.

    http://www.thebookpatch.com/BookStor...=9781940555003

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    Thanks Gary!
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    Hello Everyone
    Been a while since I been on here but I got one of my friends looking to get these book I recommend to him but he couldn’t find it. I said I’ll help out but it seems like the link doesn’t work. Anyone have any luck ? I know it’s been a while.

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