FAQs
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Is OD on the GO associated to National Board Examiners of Optometry (™)? No, OD on the GO has no affiliation to NBEO(™). All questions and study material are original content from Amy Conner, OD and Emily Zediker, OD. Current tradmark is submitted August 2024. Copyright infringement laws protect any digital or paper material published by OD on the GO
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What does OD on the GO offer? To help future optometrists study for their Part 1 examination, OD on the GO automatically includes 7000+ flashcards, practice exams on all the major sections, and a growing library of videos on tough topics that comes with a corresponding digital eBook and physical copy of eBook. Additionally OD on the GO offers a Part 3 PEPS case video and practical exam prep program.
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How long to I have access to the Part 1 or Part 3 programs? Students have access to the Part 1 program 6 months from the day of purchase, and students enrolled in the Part 3 program have access 90 days from the day of purchase.
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Can we download videos or books? No, this makes digital material very easy to share. We are trying to keep costs low for future classes. The paperback video companion book takes about 10-16 days after purchase to be mailed to an address specified.
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How were the OD on the GO flashcards designed? Emily and Amy went through the content outline publicly posted on the boards website and included every detail they requested (even the only 30 optics questions they said know in and out).
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What Parts of boards are included in the flashcards? Only the Part 1 program has flashcards. Part 3 PEPs are is separate video based program.
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When should I start studying for Part 1? Everyone is different, but we recommend starting 6 months prior to your test day. A study calendar listing what topics to review is available in program. If you are taking the test in March, we recommend starting in September and if you are taking the test in August, we recommend starting in February.
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What does nonprofit and 501(c)(3) mean? We believe in a greater good. Nonprofit means we can use the funds to fund community outreach opportunities such as vision screenings. 501(c)(3) means money is untaxed.
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What topics are included in the flashcards and practice exams? WE THINK IT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PASS WITH JUST OUR STUDY MATERIALS : Systemic Anatomy and Physiology and Disease Ocular Anatomy Ocular Embryology Pharmacology Perceptual Function and Color Vision Neuro-Ocular Phototransduction Oculomotor and Sensory Function Biochemistry Ocular Physiology Ocular Disease Optics, Contact Lenses, Low Vision
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Taxes collected: While OD on the GO (EIN993228812 NBEO GO DBA OD on the GO) is an IRS approved 501c3 tax exempt corporation (verified in Texas as non-profit corporation), it's important to note that sales tax is applied based on the customer's location and the tax regulations in that area (state) — not based on our oganization’s non-profit status.