ABCMO’s Mission
The American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry (ABCMO) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides recognition and certification of US licensed optometrists who have chosen to specialize in medical optometry after receiving their professional degree (OD) and license to practice.
The specialization in Medical Optometry encompasses the medical diagnosis, management and treatment of primary and secondary diseases and disorders of the human eye, adnexa and visual tracts.
The Value of Board Certification
ABCMO certification provides the public, credentialing committees and fellow medical practitioners a national, uniform indicator that an optometrist possesses specialized, advanced knowledge, skills and competence in the practice of medical optometry. It is not only recognized, but also required by many employers.
Requirements for Board Certification
- Residency: Completion of a full-time, ACOE (or equivalent) accredited, postgraduate clinical residency training program having major emphasis on medical optometry.
- ACMO Exam: Passage of the Advanced Competence in Medical Optometry exam (or equivalent) offered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
- Practice: Documented significant practice of medical optometry for a minimum of two years immediately prior to application for certification.
*The Practice requirement is waived for new applicants in the two years immediately following residency training. For more information, please read the complete application for certification.
Recent News & Articles
- ACMO Exam Scheduled for June 22, 2018
- Medical Optometry Recognized by Credentialing Bodies
- Optometry Credentialing at Medical Facilities
- VA Residency Supervision Requirements
- Lewin Study Finds Large Optometry Surpluses
Questions? Please Contact
Dr. Kenneth Myers
President, ABCMO
info@abcmo.org
