Accreditation Resources and Guidance

• Optometric Degree Programs
• Optometric Residency Programs
• Optometric Technician Programs

ACOE offers many accreditation resources and guidelines to assist programs and for general information. Click on the links below to see information specific for each type of program:

• Professional Optometric Degree Programs lead to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree.
  
  
• Optometric Residency Programs are post-doctoral, educational programs centered on clinical training that results in the resident's attainment of advanced competencies in eye, vision, and health care.
  
  
• Optometric Technician Programs are certificate or associate degree level programs in optometric technicianry.