Becoming a Board Certified Ocularist

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This part of the examination requires that the examinee demonstrate his/her ability to fabricate the two most commonly encountered types of prostheses,  a conventional prosthesis, and a scleral shell prosthesis.  

The fabrication portion of the annual Board Certification exam must be completed PRIOR to the scheduled annual written exam. Upon verification and approval of a candidate’s exam application, candidates will contact the Fabrication Chairperson to schedule and begin their proctored fabrication examination. 

1. All fabrication exams must be completed 14 days prior to the written exam date. 

2. Grading of these exams would be completed at the annual meeting by a minimum of three (3) fabrication examiners. If three (3) are unable to attend, the regular process of grading by mail must be completed 14 days prior to the end of the exam calendar year. 

3. A minimum of seven (7) days’ notice to arrange a proctor (proctor is required).

4. Exam deadline is 60 days prior to the annual written exam date.

5. After 60 days there is a $350 late fee. 

6. No candidates are accepted with in 30 days of annual written exam date.