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Education

COPE Committee Brings in Other Stakeholders

Schiotz tonography used for the first time in this type of study.
December 20, 2018

Optometry Schools Continue to Grapple with Board Scores

Overall pass rates are slightly higher but not enough to signify demonstrable progress.
December 4, 2018

ABO Updates Board Certification Process

Assessments are now shorter, focused and more flexible.
November 9, 2018

Parents Just Don’t Understand… Eye Care

Survey shows barriers between optometrists and children in need.
August 29, 2018

Amblyopia, Strabismus Hinder Kids’ Academic Success

Students with motor deficits need more time to complete multiple-choice answer forms.
June 22, 2018

Canadian ODs Bring Expertise to Haiti’s First Optometry Class

A professor reflects on his experiences at the island nation’s new school.
June 18, 2018

ACOE Updates Accreditation, AOA Questions Expansion

Revisions seek to standardize optometry schools—old and new.
June 14, 2018

Spanish Translations Boost Patient Care

New resources can help ODs better meet the underserved need for native-language education in Hispanic communities.
June 7, 2018

Haitian Optometry School Plants Seeds for Licensing

The groups establishing the institution are also pushing for legal recognition.
April 16, 2018

Haiti Launches Optometry School

Eye care will now be taught by the island nation’s top university.
April 13, 2018