American Board of Optometry Certification

Welcome to the first step in becoming board certified by the American Board of Optometry!  Modern day advances in optometry continually provide our profession with improved tools and technology to care for patients. Maintaining competency goes beyond a license to practice; it’s about staying on top of the latest knowledge and standards in patient care. ABO is proud to be your partner in demonstrating your commitment to high quality patient care through lifelong learning and professionalism.

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By going through the voluntary process of becoming board certified, our Diplomates demonstrate competence beyond entry level.

Upcoming Events

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Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Exam Window

Aug 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - Dec 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm CDT
The 2024 exam window for CAQ applicants is open from August 1 - December 15. All CAQ applicants who have...
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American Academy of Optometry

Nov 6, 2024 @ 8:00 am - Nov 8, 2024 @ 5:00 pm CST
Save the date! Visit us at booth 744 in Indianapolis November 6 - 8! Learn about board certification, our new...
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Webinar: Grand Rounds – Medical Uses of Contact Lenses

Nov 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST
Save the date! Join us for a 2-hour COPE-accredited webinar presented by Deepa Chandrasekaran, OD, FAAO, FIACLE. Dr. Chandrasekaran is...
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