Board Certification is a voluntary process establishing standards that demonstrate that a doctor of optometry has exceeded basic requirements. Learn More
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Board Certification
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Introducing CAP
A new way to maintain board certification
CAP is a new Continuous Assessment Program that will replace ABO’s 10-year recertification exam and MOC program beginning in 2019.
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CMS-Approved Maintenance of Certification
A program that inspires confidence.
The American Board of Optometry is one of only 20 U.S. medical boards to qualify for CMS’ 2014 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Maintenance of Certification Program Incentive.
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Lauren Goldsmith, OD
Diplomate, American Board of Optometry
“Being a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry holds me accountable for lifelong learning. It gives me a goal to work toward each year.”
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NCCA Accreditation
American Board of Optometry
Board Certification Program
Receives NCCA Accreditation“Receiving NCCA accreditation is another significant step in assuring credibility of the American Board of Optometry. We will continue to pursue such measures to advance our process and our profession.”
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Tara Vacharkulksemsuk, OD
Diplomate, American Board of Optometry
“Obtaining board certification after residency reflected my strong commitment to stay current with the evolving profession, while reinforcing relevant clinical knowledge both in primary care and specialty areas of optometry.”
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