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A Registry Examination for optometric technicians was administered to 189 students and graduate optometric technicians on April 19, 1980. Those who passed this examination will be designated as members of the National paraoptometric Registry. A Registry Examination for optometric assistants is being developed for administration in April 1981. This article will outline how these Registry Examination were developed and what implications they have for the profession. A paraoptometric career ladder will also be presented.