As recommended by the Integrated Philippines Association of Optometrists, Philippine Association of Deans of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, and group of examinees of the 2021 Optometrists Licensure Examination (OLE) from various schools in the Philippines, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) informs the public that the October 2021 OLE – Written and Practical Phases, including the previously rescheduled April 2021 OLE Practical Phase have been POSTPONED and RESET to December 2021 and January 2022 respectively.
Original Dates of Examination |
New Dates of Examination |
Opening of Online Application |
Deadline for Filing of Application |
October 2021 OLE Written Phase |
December 27, 28, and 29, 2021 |
September 27, 2021 |
November 27, 2021 |
April & October 2021 OLE Practical Phase |
January 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 12, 2022 |
September 27, 2021 |
November 27, 2021 |
Examinees of the previously rescheduled April 2021 OLE Practical Phase shall be combined with the October 2021 OLE Practical Phase.
The PRC requests the public's utmost understanding and cooperation as it complies with the guidelines set forth by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease.
For queries and concerns, please email Licensure Division at licensure.division@prc.gov.ph and licensure.office@prc.gov.ph.
For updates on the new schedule of OLE, you may check the PRC website at www.prc.gov.ph and follow PRC official social media accounts at https://www.facebook.com/professionalregulationcommission and https://twitter.com/PRC_main.