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Board certification in optometry.

B S Kirby¹, J L Weaver, J F Amos

¹American Board of Optometric Practice, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.)

|September 7, 2000

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The American Board of Optometric Practice (ABOP) offers board certification for optometrists, ensuring continued competence and enhancing public eye care quality through education and examinations.

Area of Science:

Optometry
Ophthalmology
Healthcare Quality Assurance

Background:

The American Board of Optometric Practice (ABOP) was established to meet healthcare community expectations for enhanced optometric care quality.
ABOP provides the first formal board certification process for optometrists, fostering professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the American Board of Optometric Practice (ABOP) and its role in enhancing optometric care.
To outline the framework for optometric board certification and recertification.

Main Methods:

The optometry model for certification emphasizes professional breadth.
Certification involves examinations and Board Certified Continuing Education (BCCE).
Specific requirements are detailed for practitioners at different career stages.

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Main Results:

Board certification demonstrates an optometrist's commitment to quality, professionalism, and clinical competence.
Practitioners benefit from high-quality, relevant continuing education.
The public gains enhanced optometric care quality, and healthcare agencies can identify certified providers.

Conclusions:

Optometrists can demonstrate sustained clinical competence via a uniform national program.
Board certification aligns optometrists with recognized healthcare community standards.