practical exam what to bring?

[bryan]

Hello,

I just passed my abo exam and I signed up for the practical test for New York. I was wondering what I should bring with me to Albany when the test is given in April. Do I need to bring a lens clock,pd ruler,tools, ect..
Any advice on taking the test, what might be asked,what is involved,how long the exam takes.
I just want to be as prepared as possible.

Thanks,
Bryan

[This message has been edited by bryan (edited 01-17-2001).]

[Alan W]

Bring a fresh pair of underwear!
Alan W

[Rich]

Hi Bryan:

You'll get a list from the Board telling you exactly what they require. Basically you will need tools (of your choice) to adjust a frame, take frame and patient measurement (PD's, seg measurements, vertex distance), and you'll need a couple of frames to work with.
...and, yes, a clean pair of shorts.

NY's practical is really pretty comprehensive, and pretty fair if you know your stuff.

And if you do OK then you get your chance at pay-back in 5 years. Your can become an examiner and watch the rookies try not to break a frame in front of you.

Just relax and LISTEN to the questions!

Good luck,
Rich

[Maria]

My tip, having never taken an American exam, but having taken far too many British ones, is this. Take a calculator. You'll be amazed the way you can't do -1.75 + -0.50 under pressure. (the edit was a spelling mistake, not some prize exam tip that I decided to withhold at the last minute)

[This message has been edited by Maria (edited 01-13-2001).]

[tmtaylo]

DONT STUDY NIGHT BEFORE..JUST GET PLENTY OF SLEEP AND EAT A GOOD BREKFAST. REMEMBER TO TRANSPOSE AND DOUBLE CK. YOUR WORK. I JUST GOT MY LIC. AND WHEN I WENT BACK OVER THE TEST..I FOUND SIMPLE MISTAKES. GOOD LUCK!

[spazz]

I don't know about the NY practical, but just having passed the VA, watch your time. It's amazing how fast those 20 and 40 minute blocks fly by.

[Jackie L]

A sister of mine sat for the NY practical and she passed. Be ready to adjust a pair of eyeglasses that the instructor crumbled in his/her hand, identify numerous types of lenses (kryptoks, double d segs, lenticular lenses and other oldies) listen carefully and answer the questions clearly. Good luck to you.

Jackie O

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