Updated October 16, 2026. The Ocular Pharmacologists Special Certification Licensure Examination (OPSCLE) is a computer-based PRC exam given by the Board of Optometry. Registered optometrists who pass it are certified to use the diagnostic pharmaceutical agents covered by the certification. This guide covers the legal basis, 2026 schedule, PRC requirements, how to apply through LERIS and the latest results.
Latest OPSCLE Results: September 2026
PRC released the September 2026 OPSCLE results on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the target date in the official calendar. 1 out of 2 examinees (50%) passed. Online registration for the Professional ID and Certificate of Registration starts November 23, 2026, and PRC will announce the oath-taking date later. See the passer and performance of schools on our Ocular Pharmacologist Board Exam Results page.
Why Optometrists Take the OPSCLE
Section 31 of Republic Act No. 8050, the Revised Optometry Law of 1995, requires optometrists admitted to practice before the law took effect to complete a pharmacology course prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and pass a special certification exam given by the Board before they can use specific diagnostic pharmaceutical agents. The Board of Optometry set up this special certification exam through Board Resolution No. 07, s. 1999.
OPSCLE 2026 Schedule
| Detail | September 2026 OPSCLE |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) |
| Exam date | September 28, 2026 (Monday) |
| Application opening | June 30, 2026 |
| Filing deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Testing centers | NCR, Cebu and Davao |
| Target results release | October 15, 2026 (results came out on this date) |
Source: PRC 2026 schedule of examinations (Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025). PRC added Cebu City as a testing center for the September 2026 exam through Resolution No. 2175.
Next OPSCLE Schedule
As of October 16, 2026, PRC has not yet published its 2027 schedule of licensure examinations, so the next OPSCLE date is not official yet. Watch PRC’s Schedule of Examinations page. We will update this guide once the 2027 calendar is out.
PRC Requirements for Ocular Pharmacologists
PRC’s official list of requirements for Ocular Pharmacologists includes:
- Doctor of Optometry
- NSO/PSA Birth Certificate
- NSO/PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
- Transcript of Records with scanned picture and the remark “For Board Examination Purposes”
- Original and photocopy of Board Certificate and Professional License as Optometrist
- Certification that the applicant completed the Special Pharmacology Course (graduates before 1999)
- Certificate of Attendance, with the Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents reflected
- Application fee: ₱1,500.00
PRC also notes that after three (3) failures, an applicant must take a refresher course in an accredited laboratory before retaking the exam. Requirements can change, so check the list again before you file.
How to Apply Through PRC LERIS
- Go to PRC Online Services (LERIS) and sign in or create an account.
- Choose the examination application and select Ocular Pharmacologists.
- Pick your exam date and testing center from the available slots.
- Pay the ₱1,500 application fee through the payment options shown in LERIS.
- Bring or submit your documents at your PRC appointment within the filing period, then keep your Notice of Admission for exam day.
Exam Coverage
For the subjects, weights and reporting instructions, download the latest Ocular Pharmacologists exam program from PRC Downloads. Use the official program over unverified review-center lists.
Past OPSCLE Passing Rates
| Exam | Passers / examinees | Passing rate |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 1 / 2 | 50% |
| October 2025 | 24 / 27 | 88.89% |
Related Guides
Read the OPSCLE results page, the Optometrist Board Exam (OLE) guide and the latest Optometrist Board Exam Results.
Sources: PRC 2026 exam calendar, PRC list of requirements, Board of Optometry Resolution No. 07, s. 1999 (citing R.A. 8050 Sec. 31), The Summit Express OPSCLE results coverage, The Philippine Star PRC results notice. Updated October 16, 2026.
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