Approximately 1,000 multiple-choice questions with explanatory answers prepare the reader to pass Part I of the national, state, or local boards, or obtain state licensure. Organized by topic, this resource follows the format and proportional question breakdown of the actual exam, helping the reader prepare effectively and efficiently for this challenging test. The companion CD-ROM provides further practice with 500 additional questions, answers, and rationales.

• 1,000 multiple choice questions with explanatory answers help readers prepare thoroughly for Part I of the national exam.
• CD-ROM includes 500 questions with answers and rationales, plus a quizzing function that allows readers to see their scores at the end of the tests.
• Wide margins are included for convenient note taking.
• Line drawings and photos are included both in the book and on the CD-ROM.
• Updated references in each section refer the reader to supplemental sources.
• Questions are authored by specialty experts and instructors at accredited U.S. optometry colleges.

A. Human Biology
1. Gross Anatomy
2. Histology
3. Neuroscience
4. General Biochemistry
5. General Physiology
6. General Microbiology
7. General Immunology
8. General Pharmacology
9. General Pathology

B. Ocular/Visual Biology
1. Anatomy of the Eye, Ocular Adnexa and Visual Pathway
2. Ocular and Visual Pathway Development
3. Ocular Physiology/Neurophysiology
4. Ocular Pharmacology

C. Theoretical, Ophthalmic, and Physiological Optics
1. Geometrical Optics
2. Physical Optics
3. Ophthalmic Optics
4. Visual Optics
5. Visual Perception
6. Ocular Motility

D. Psychology
1. Psychophysical Methodology
2. Human Development

By Butterworth-Heinemann; Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd, Associate Professor of Optometry and Chief, Contact Lens Service, University of Missouri-St. Louis, School of Optometry, Missouri, USA; and Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan, PhD, School of Optometry, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis