The ABO posted this information on their website today. 

First Examination JUNE 1-18, 2011

We will post further details as soon as they are available.

A representative from the American Board of Optometry reported at the MOA Legislative Meeting.  He said the Optometry Board Certification Exam will probably be available the last quarter of 2010 or the first quarter of 2011.  As soon as more information is available, we will pass it on to you.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), which accredits health care plans in all 50 states, covering 109 million Americans - 70.5 percent of those who are enrolled in health plans - has stated its support for the creation of the American Board of Optometry.

Even though the current Health Care Reform bill is dead, President Obama today promised that a Health Care Reform Bill will be passed this year.  How will health care reform affect your ability to participate in third party panels?  Will these panels be limited to optometrists who are board certifed and demonstrate maintenance of certification?

In June 2009, the AOA House of Delegates approved the formation of the American Board of Optometry (ABO) and the proposed model of the board certification process.  For months now we have heard, "optometry board certification is coming"!  Now, optometry board certification is almost here!  What do I need to know?  What do I need to do?  When do I need to do it?

All these questions and more will be answered here.  We will provide comprehensive, unbiased information in an easy to understand format so that you can begin to prepare for the future.

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