LSPE®
Laser and Surgical Procedures Examination
Please see the calendar linked here for a preview of exam dates being offered when registration opens on Tuesday March 24, 2026 at 9:00PM Eastern for NCCTO examinations (Part III PEPS, ISE, and LSPE) beginning August 2026.
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.
If you are taking the exam beginning August 2025 you must report to the location below.
NCCTO Travel Information
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
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
