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Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Michaels!
Dr. Michaels was selected as the American Optometric Association’s Optometrist of the Year!
Join Us for a Special Event Webinar with OWNS
Save the date for Thursday, May 26th from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EDT for a free COPE-accredited CE webinar “Advances and Innovations in the Management of Ocular Diseases.”
Diplomate Spotlight - Dr. Deepa Chandrasekaran
Dr. Deepa Chandrasekaran began her optometry career in India, graduating from the Elite School of Optometry in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Special Event Webinar! Advances and Innovations in Management of Ocular Diseases
Save the date for a special event webinar co-sponsored with the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society (OWNS). This COPE-accredited webinar…
Summer 2022 Board Certification Exam
The board certification exam for summer 2022 will open on July 1st and close on August 31st. Registration for the…
Webinar: Myopia Management: Atropine, SMFCL, OrthoK and more!
Presented by Dr. Cheryl Chapman. Dr. Chapman is currently the Vice President of the American Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia…
BOARD CERTIFICATION BENEFITS, FAQs, & MORE
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Why should I become Board Certified?
By going through the voluntary process of becoming Board Certified, our Diplomates demonstrate competence beyond entry level.
How do I get started becoming an American Board of Optometry Diplomate?
Applying to become an Active Candidate is the first step. Click the start certification button below, and complete all four pages of the application. This will initiate the verification process.
What should I know about the exam process?
Looking for cost information, dates, registered testing centers, or questions about the exam in general? Start here.
