01/25/2025
The AOSA is deeply concerned about the recent release of NBEO Part II scores. The changing of scores caused significant distress to students, especially for those who believed they had passed to then learned that they had failed. This incident highlights troubling issues of clarity and transparency in NBEO’s scoring process, undermining trust in its mission to protect the public by ensuring competency in optometry. The public relies on NBEO to uphold the highest standards of professionalism to safeguard the care they receive, and candidates deserve accurate, reliable results that reflect their commitment to the profession. The AOSA calls on NBEO to explain the error, outline corrective measures, and implement safeguards to prevent future occurrences. Transparency is essential to rebuild trust with candidates, the optometric community, and the public.
