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American Board of Optometry Specialties

Member Boards/Specialty and Subspecialty Certificates

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American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry (ABCMO)

Medical Optometry – Medical optometrists diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions of the eye. They prescribe medications, diagnostic tests, eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Learn more at ABCMO.org

To Be Determined

  • Cornea and External Disease
  • Emergency Eye Care
  • Glaucoma
  • Laser and Surgical Procedures
  • Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders
  • Vitreoretinal Diseases
American Board of Certification in Pediatric Optometry (Under Consideration)

Pediatic Optometry – Pediatic Optometry deals with the management of ocular motility disorders, strabismus, amblyopia, developmental and perceptual abnormalities in children.

  • To Be Determined
American Board of Certification in Low Vision Optometry (Under Consideration)

Low Vision Optometry – Low Vision Optometry deals with the diagnosis and treatment of low vision. Management includes prescription of optical aids and other devices. Also, includes training and counseling of patients.

  • To Be Determined

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  • Why ABOS Was Established
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  • How Specialty Boards Are Recognized and Role of ABOS
  • Licensing and Credentialing of Health Clinicians – Impact on Optometry Specialties
  • Recognized Credentialing Levels for Physicians, Dentists and Optometrists
  • The History of Specialists and Optometry Board Certification
  • Optometry Credentialing at Medical Facilities

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