LSPE®
Laser and Surgical Procedures Examination
The Laser and Surgical Procedures Examination (LSPE) is designed to assess optometric cognitive ability to appropriately manage and perform certain laser and surgical skills.
LSPE is a stand-alone elective exam offered to 4th year optometric students, optometric residents, and optometric practitioners administered at NCCTO. This is a hybrid examination consisting of both a clinical skills portion and a multiple-choice portion which is administered in a computer-based testing (CBT) format.
Please see the calendar linked here for a preview of exam dates being offered when registration opens on Thursday March 27, 2025 at 9:00PM Eastern for NCCTO examinations (Part III PEPS, ISE, and LSPE) beginning August 2025. Note: NCCTO will be relocating and exams administered beginning August 2025 will be at the Edison Building located at 7910 Microsoft Way, Charlotte, NC 28273.
If you are taking the exam March through May 2025 you must report to the location below.
Evaluation Forms
location: 200 S. College St., Charlotte NC 28202
Evaluation Forms
- Laser Section Evaluation Form
- Case History SLT Sample
- Pre-Operative Note PI Sample
- Pre-Operative Note YAG Cap Sample
If you are taking the exam March through May 2025 you must report to the location below.
Evaluation Forms
Exam Preparation
Travel
NCCTO Travel Information
Weekday Access
Weekend Access
location: 200 S. College St., Charlotte NC 28202
Evaluation Forms
- Surgical Section Evaluation Form
- Case History Suturing Sample
- Pre-Operative Note Chalazion Excision
Sample
Exam Preparation
Travel
If you are taking the exam beginning August 2025 you must report to the location below.
NCCTO Travel Information
location: 7910 Microsoft Way, Charlotte NC 28273
Evaluation Forms- Laser Section Evaluation Form
- Case History SLT Sample
- Pre-Operative Note PI Sample
- Pre-Operative Note YAG Cap Sample
- Candidate Guide
- Candidate Orientation
- Site Information & Equipment List
- Quantel Optimis™ Fusion User Manual
- Quantel Optimis™ Fusion Quick Start Guide
- CBT Tutorial
If you are taking the exam beginning August 2025 you must report to the location below.
Exam Preparation
Travel
NCCTO Travel Information
location: 7910 Microsoft Way, Charlotte NC 28273
Evaluation Forms- Surgical Section Evaluation Form
- Case History Suturing Sample
- Pre-Operative Note Chalazion Excision Sample
Exam Preparation
Travel
