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Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry

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Optometric accreditation bodies, examination boards, associations and related organizations.

ARBO — Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry

Accreditation and Examination

Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
Visit the ACOE web site for information on the accreditation process for North American optometric educational programs. Currently, all US regulatory boards of optometry recognize and accept ACOE’s accreditation standards.
Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
Visit the ASCO web site for information about optometric education and schools/colleges of optometry.
National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)
Visit the NBEO web site for information on optometry entry-level licensure examinations, online examination guides, policies and other resources.
Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB)
Organization web site

Professional Associations

American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
Organization web site
American Optometric Association (AOA)
Organization web site
American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)
Organization web site
National Optometric Association(NOA)
Organization web site
World Council of Optometry (WCO)
WCO is an international organization dedicated to the enhancement and development of eye and vision care worldwide.
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