The American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. Founded in 1916, the ABO was the first American Board established to certify medical specialists.
Certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology requires a written and an oral examination. A candidate who passes both the written qualifying and oral examinations becomes a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
