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

Stay in the know about exams, training, and more by visiting our events page.

Spring Exam Window

Feb 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - Mar 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm CST
The next administration of the board certification exam will be February 1 - March 31, 2024. Applications may be submitted...
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Webinar: Long Term Outcomes and Recent Advances in Refractive Surgery

Apr 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT
Join us on April 29 as Mark Eltis, OD, presents a course on advances in refractive surgery. While LASIK and...
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