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Recent News
CAQ Program Set to Launch in 2023
In June, ABO's specialty committee met in Chicago to further develop our new CAQ pilot program. The pilot will offer two specialty areas to begin; Glaucoma and Cornea/Contact Lens.
Survey Results Are In!
Over 700 Diplomates completed our survey and shared opinions on a variety of topics.
ABO Board Welcomes Dr. Lynn Hammonds and Dr. David Parker
Dr. Lynn Hammonds and Dr. David Parker joined the ABO Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting on June 14th.
Upcoming Events
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Academy 2022
The American Board of Optometry will be at booth 1002 at Academy this year in sunny San Diego, California. Booth…
Webinar: Innovations in Presbyopia
Presented by Dr. Cecelia Koetting. Revisiting an old topic, we look at new innovations in treatment for presbyopia that have…
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.
