ABO Exam Prep
Your complete guide to passing the American Board of Opticianry certification exam. Study guides, practice questions, and proven strategies.
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The American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification demonstrates your competency in dispensing eyeglasses. It covers ophthalmic optics, lens types, frame selection, fitting, and patient care. ABO certification is recognized nationwide and required or preferred by most employers.
Exam Content
- • Ophthalmic Optics (~30%)
- • Lens Types & Materials (~25%)
- • Frames & Fitting (~20%)
- • Lens Treatments (~15%)
- • Dispensing & Patient Care (~10%)
Key Skills Tested
- • Prescription interpretation
- • Prentice's Rule calculations
- • Cylinder transposition
- • Frame measurements
- • Troubleshooting vision complaints
Essential ABO Study Guides
How to Study for the ABO Exam: Complete 2025 Guide
Master the American Board of Opticianry exam with proven study strategies, recommended resources, and a week-by-week study plan.
ABO Study Guide 2025: Topics, Practice Questions & Tips
Comprehensive study guide covering all ABO exam topics. Includes practice questions, formulas, and test-taking strategies.
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