Dr. Joseph W. Fife Board Certified by American Board of Optometry

One of only 3,000 ODs to Achieve ABO Board Certification. One of only 23 ODs to do so in the state of Utah

ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 7, 2014: Dr. Joseph W. Fife, owner of Paradise Canyon Eye Care located at 1449 N. 1400 W. Suite 24 on Snow Canyon Parkway in St. George, Utah, has joined a growing community of optometrists in the nation by becoming board certified by the American Board of Optometry (ABO). Dr. Fife passed the ABO’s Board Certification Examination administered in January 2014.

To attain this honor, Dr. Fife completed a series of rigorous post-graduate activities. He then passed a challenging computer based examination on issues spanning the scope of practice of optometry. This achievement earned Dr. Fife the title of Diplomate, American Board of Optometry.

Dr. Fife shares why, in addition to his 13 years in practice, he spent nearly an entire year and thousands of dollars persistently preparing for this seven hour long exam, “I recognize that not every optometrist will make the effort to prepare for and pass this exam. For me, it came down to what kind of doctor I want to be. I want my patients to have confidence in my abilities to care for their needs. By preparing for and passing this exam, this demonstrates my dedication to providing the highest care possible to my patients.”

Dr. Fife has enrolled in the ABO’s Maintenance of Certification program. The ten-year maintenance of certification process is designed to allow the doctor of optometry to demonstrate that he/she is dedicated to keeping current in the field of optometry and delivering quality patient care.

“We extend congratulations to the group of optometrists who have taken this important step in demonstrating their commitment to lifelong learning,” said James M. Vaught, O.D., ABO chairman of the board.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fife, call Paradise Canyon Eye Care at (435) 656-2003.

About the American Board Optometry (ABO)

The American Board of Optometry was founded in 2009 by the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, American Optometric Student Association and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. For more information, please visit www.americanboardofoptometry.org.

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