American Board of Optometry

American Board of Optometry Serving the public and the profession by assessing and certifying the competency of optometrists.

Are you an ABO Diplomate that has a practice focus in either glaucoma or cornea/contact lens? Demonstrate that knowledge...
09/03/2026

Are you an ABO Diplomate that has a practice focus in either glaucoma or cornea/contact lens? Demonstrate that knowledge and experience through a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ)! Applications are now open. Qualifying assessment must be passed by December 31, 2026. To learn more visit: https://americanboardofoptometry.org/certificate-of-added-qualification/

There's still to to submit a case for the 2026 Learning Through Clinical Care student case contest! Already have a case ...
08/24/2026

There's still to to submit a case for the 2026 Learning Through Clinical Care student case contest! Already have a case used for school or another requirement? Submit it as is! Deadline is August 31! $1,000 cash prize for first place! Scan QR code for details.

Please join us for our summer webinar, The Updated Lab Work Primer,  presented by Meghan Elkins, OD.This course reviews ...
07/22/2026

Please join us for our summer webinar, The Updated Lab Work Primer, presented by Meghan Elkins, OD.

This course reviews current lab work available to eye care providers. Basic, essential, and specialized labs will be reviewed and important lab terminology and interpretation keys will be discussed. Participants will earn 2 COPE-accredited CE hours after passing the post-course quiz.

Visit the ABO website to register!

There's still plenty of time to apply and schedule your board certification exam during the summer 2026 window! Did you ...
07/15/2026

There's still plenty of time to apply and schedule your board certification exam during the summer 2026 window! Did you just finish a residency? Are you an AFOS member or Federal Service Optometrist? Now is the time to take advantage of special incentives!

Great news for optometry students! Check out ABO's new student candidate program and the perks of starting the board cer...
07/08/2026

Great news for optometry students! Check out ABO's new student candidate program and the perks of starting the board certification process while still in school! And don't forget to enter ABO's Learning Through Clinical Care student case contest! $1,000 cash prize and submissions are open until August 31st!

Board certification is a valuable credential that can boost your career as a federal service optometrist! Visit our webs...
07/07/2026

Board certification is a valuable credential that can boost your career as a federal service optometrist! Visit our website to learn more about board certification and special incentives and to apply for exam eligibility! www.americanboardofoptometry.org

Stop by booth 1232 to learn about board certification, new student programs and opportunities for residents and federal ...
06/19/2026

Stop by booth 1232 to learn about board certification, new student programs and opportunities for residents and federal service ODs! Grab the best lip balm in the building!

Stop by booth 1232 to learn about board certification and our new student initiatives! Enter our 3rd Annual Student Case...
06/18/2026

Stop by booth 1232 to learn about board certification and our new student initiatives! Enter our 3rd Annual Student Case Contest with a top prize of $1,000! Submissions accepted June 15 - August 31!

One week from today! Stop by ABO's booth to learn about board certification and our Student Candidate program! Students ...
06/10/2026

One week from today! Stop by ABO's booth to learn about board certification and our Student Candidate program! Students can also learn how to enter our Learning Through Clinical Care student case challenge!

Calling all third- and fourth-year optometry students! ABO's annual Learning Through Clinical Care case contest opens Ju...
06/04/2026

Calling all third- and fourth-year optometry students! ABO's annual Learning Through Clinical Care case contest opens June 15th. Scan the QR code for details and get your case ready to submit!

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