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The Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies is both the oldest and largest specialty section of the American Academy of Optometry. Click here to read the history of the Section: American Academy of Optometry Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies History (pdf format)
To see the available information for this portion of the Web site, select a subsection from the drop down box in the upper right hand corner of the page.The diplomate guide and application, Annual Meeting information, the section's mission and more are available on the web site.
For Cornea and Contact Lenses Position Papers please visit the About the Academy - Position Papers
For the Candidate's Guide for the Clinical Track, updated April 2011, click here: Clinical Track Diplomate Candidate's Guide Updated April 2011 (PDF format)
For the Candidate's Guide for the Research Track, updated March 2008, click here: Research Track Diplomate Candidate's Guide Updated (PDF format)
For the Candidate's Guide for the Refractive Technology Track, updated April 2011, click here: Refractive Technology Diplomate Candidate's Guide Updated (PDF format)
To view an example case report, click here Example Case Report for Diplomate Candidates (Word DOC format)
To view or print ONLY the application form, click here Application Form ONLY (PDF format)
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- Refractive Technologies ReferencesFor Candidates preparing to take the Diplomate Examinations, these are recommended references for the Refractive Technologies Track October 11, 2010
- Statement from Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies August 09, 2010
- PRESS RELEASEJoint Statement from American Academy of Optometry Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies and American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section July 27, 2010
- Cornea, Contact Lens and Refractive Technologies January 2010 NewsletterJan 2010 Newsletter February 13, 2010
- My Doctor is a Diplomate BrochureCustomizable brochure available for Diplomates to use in their offices to show that they have attained Diplomate status and what it means February 13, 2010
- Monthly Update from the Chair January 13, 2010
- Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies Monthly Update July 24, 2009
- Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies NewsletterMay 2009 Newsletter June 23, 2009
- Refractive Technology Diplomate Candidates Guide UpdatedThe Cornea and Contact Lens Section has updated the Refractive Technology Diplomate Candidates Guide March 11, 2008
- Cornea and Contact Lens Section February 2008 Newsletter February 26, 2008
- Cornea and Contact Lens Section Sept 2007 Newsletter November 15, 2007
- Cornea and Contact Lens Section Newsletter April 2007 November 15, 2007
- November 2006 NewsletterOfficer reports, CCL Diplomate Program updates, CCL Web site developments, Section Bylaws, Academy 2006 Denver events, and more... November 21, 2006
- Example Diplomate Case ReportAn example case report is now available for candidates June 27, 2006