Posts by April Wilhelm

As we begin a new year, it’s the perfect moment to reaffirm our collective commitment to elevating the profession of optometry—and one of the most meaningful ways to do that…

Dr. Mark Eltis has been re‑elected to a fourth term as President of the College of Optometrists of Ontario, receiving 76% of the Council vote. The College, which has regulated…

“Why do I need to get 21 questions correct to pass this CAP assessment when I only needed 20 correct questions on the last CAP assessment?”  This is a question…

As board certification continues to expand across all health professions, ABO remains focused on ensuring excellence for its Diplomates. This commitment is reflected in a credential grounded in high-quality education…

For Dr. Meghan Elkins, Board certification wasn’t a means to achieve status or higher pay, but rather the next logical step in her career to remind herself that she was…

Final results are now available for the 2025 Ametropia / Ophthalmic Optics CAP Assessment. ABO Diplomates who took the assessment may be curious about their performance in comparison to their…

Winter Webinar: Oral Pharmaceuticals in Eye Care presented by Greg Caldwell, OD. Wednesday February 4, 2026, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm CT. This course will focus on recent advances in…

My predecessor, Diane Adamczyk OD, FAAO, Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, has worked tirelessly to promote the mission of the ABO. I feel privileged, and a little overwhelmed to follow in…

On June 24th, ABO Directors gathered in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the annual ABO Board of Directors meeting. The day-long meeting kicked off with the installation of a new chair, Dr.…

In the June issue of On Board, we discussed the structure of ABO’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program and how its components create a well-rounded approach to lifelong learning. If…