HLTH 1100 OPTOMETRIST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE
/. What degree is required to become an Optometrist? - Answer-Doctor of Optometry
(OD)
/.How many accredited optometry schools are there in the U.S.? - Answer-24 schools,
including 2 in Texas (Houston and San Antonio), with a new one opening in RGV
/.What standardized test is required for optometry school admission? - Answer-The
Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
/.What subjects does the OAT cover? - Answer-Survey of natural sciences, physics,
reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning
/.What was the average OAT score for the class of 2028? - Answer-Average score
was 330 (AA & ST sections)
/.What GPA is typically required for optometry school admissions? - Answer-Around a
3.5 average GPA
/.How long is optometry school? - Answer-4 years: 1.5 years didactic, 1.5 years
mixed didactic and clinical, and 1 year clinical rotations
/.Can optometrists pursue residency training? - Answer-Yes, residencies in
subspecialties are available (1-year long, optional)
/.What is the cost of attending UHCO? - Answer-Approximately $17,000/year,
totaling around $123,000
/.Can optometrists become medical doctors (MDs)? - Answer-
/.What is the national average cost for optometry school? - Answer-About
$40,000/year
/.How many national board exams must optometrists pass? - Answer-Three sets of
exams (Parts 1, 2, and 3), each costing around $1,700
/.What can optometrists diagnose beyond eye conditions? - Answer-Systemic
diseases including vascular issues (diabetes, hypertension), neurological
disorders (MS, ALS, tumors), inflammatory conditions (Crohn's, IBS, RA), and
infections (TB, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia)
ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE
/. What degree is required to become an Optometrist? - Answer-Doctor of Optometry
(OD)
/.How many accredited optometry schools are there in the U.S.? - Answer-24 schools,
including 2 in Texas (Houston and San Antonio), with a new one opening in RGV
/.What standardized test is required for optometry school admission? - Answer-The
Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
/.What subjects does the OAT cover? - Answer-Survey of natural sciences, physics,
reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning
/.What was the average OAT score for the class of 2028? - Answer-Average score
was 330 (AA & ST sections)
/.What GPA is typically required for optometry school admissions? - Answer-Around a
3.5 average GPA
/.How long is optometry school? - Answer-4 years: 1.5 years didactic, 1.5 years
mixed didactic and clinical, and 1 year clinical rotations
/.Can optometrists pursue residency training? - Answer-Yes, residencies in
subspecialties are available (1-year long, optional)
/.What is the cost of attending UHCO? - Answer-Approximately $17,000/year,
totaling around $123,000
/.Can optometrists become medical doctors (MDs)? - Answer-
/.What is the national average cost for optometry school? - Answer-About
$40,000/year
/.How many national board exams must optometrists pass? - Answer-Three sets of
exams (Parts 1, 2, and 3), each costing around $1,700
/.What can optometrists diagnose beyond eye conditions? - Answer-Systemic
diseases including vascular issues (diabetes, hypertension), neurological
disorders (MS, ALS, tumors), inflammatory conditions (Crohn's, IBS, RA), and
infections (TB, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia)
