Optometrists will again have to pass U.S. national exam

Published on February 6, 2026
Kentucky graduates in optometry will need to pass the test recognized in all 50 US states by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. The Kentucky exam board, after a thorough review, made the decision following concerns raised by national examiners and the state attorney general.
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