# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 11. Optometrists

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 11-304

(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(b)

  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing scores for all sections of each part of an examination under this subtitle.

  (2) The subjects examined shall include:

    (i) The anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human eye; and

    (ii) The use of all instruments used for examination of the human eye.

  (3) The examination may include any subject that relates to optics and optometry:

    (i) Contained in any textbook; or

    (ii) Taught at any accredited educational institution that teaches optics, optometry, and other related subjects.

(c) An applicant who fails the examination may take the next regularly scheduled examination.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)