BY THE NUMBERS: AMETROPIA/OPHTHALMIC OPTICS CAP ASSESSMENT
Final results are now available for the 2025 Ametropia / Ophthalmic Optics CAP Assessment. ABO Diplomates who took the assessment may be curious about their performance in comparison to their colleagues. Others may be interested in survey responses showing the impact of the readings and preparation for the assessment on Diplomates’ patient care.
Please note that we’re unable to provide direct answers to specific questions as some Diplomates will be retaking the assessment in their 4th year.
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Ametropia / Ophthalmic Optics CAP Assessment
Dates available: September 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025
Overall Performance
Pass/fail cut point: 84% (21/25 questions)
Passing rate: 90.0%
Average score: 90.4% (22.6/25 questions correct)
Performance By Question
Spectacle non-tolerance article (Questions 1-3): Average percentage correct: 87.7%
Falls management article (Questions 4-7): Average percentage correct: 96.3%
Myopia progression article (Questions 8-12): Average percentage correct: 90.0%
Fundamental knowledge (Questions 13-25): Average percentage correct: 89.2%
Easiest question (99% correct): Question 10: Question based on the myopia progression article regarding treatment changes over the 3 years of the study.
Most difficult question (66% correct): Question 9: Question based on the myopia progression article asking about the relationship between dioptral change and axial length increase.
Survey Responses
How will your practice behavior change as a result of the “Spectacle Non-Tolerance” article? (Select all that apply)
How will your practice behavior change as a result of the “Falls management” article? (Select all that apply)
How will your practice behavior change as a result of the “Managing myopia progression” article? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following best describes your experience with the fundamental knowledge (FK) section of this assessment?
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