Welcome to the web site of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO). ARBO's web site is designed to provide resources to state regulatory boards of optometry throughout North America.
State boards of optometry serve as the licensing and regulatory arm of the optometric profession by formulating rules, or regulations, that govern and enforce the laws that grant the privilege to practice optometry, which are enacted by state legislatures.
OE TRACKER
Optometrists will know their continuing education renewal status and outstanding hours needed to renew their license(s). They also will be able to view their continuing education renewal status and continuing education posted by date completed.
COPE
The Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE), the national clearinghouse for optometry CE courses, currently is accepted by 51 US boards of optometry.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry is to represent and assist member licensing agencies in regulating the practice of optometry for the public welfare.