Florida optometry CE courses

Curated courses matched to Florida’s optometrists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Licenses expire midnight ET Feb 28, 2027; biennial.

Source: Florida Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Medical errors	2 hours	Each biennium	All optometrists
Florida laws and rules / jurisprudence	2 hours	Each biennium	All optometrists
Prescribing controlled substances	2 hours	Each biennium	DEA-registered optometrists

Medical errors (2 hours, each biennium)

Preventing Medical Errors in Eye CareFree

Quantum Optical · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free two-hour COPE course; designed to meet Florida's 2-hour medical errors requirement for optometrists.

Florida laws and rules / jurisprudence (2 hours, each biennium)

Florida Optometric Laws and Rules

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: Covers Florida optometry statutes and board rules; designed for the 2-hour Florida laws requirement.

Prescribing controlled substances (2 hours, each biennium)

Prescribing Controlled Substances (Florida Optometry)

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: For DEA-registered Florida ODs; certified non-DEA ODs may count it toward the 26 general hours — confirm with the board.

Controlled Substance Prescribing for Optometrists

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: Two-hour COPE course on lawful controlled-substance prescribing in optometric practice.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Pediatric Optometry Essentials

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved pediatric optometry course.

Neuro-Optometry: Visual Field Interpretation

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved course on visual field testing and interpretation.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Review Education Group Multi-Day CE Meeting PackageBundle

Review Education Group · 16h · live event · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$299.00per meeting; 16+ COPE hoursView course →

Note: One registration covering a full weekend of COPE-approved courses — the fastest way to bank live hours.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Preventing Medical Errors in Eye CareFree

Quantum Optical · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free two-hour COPE course; designed to meet Florida's 2-hour medical errors requirement for optometrists.

Low Vision RehabilitationFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved low vision course; free account required.

Contact Lens Practice UpdateFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved contact lens update; free account required.

Quantum Optical Free COPE Course LibraryFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Rotating free COPE-approved courses (typically 1–2 hours each).

20/20 Magazine Free CE CoursesFree

20/20 Magazine · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved courses from the optical trade publication; check the site's CE section.

AOA EyeLearn CE ActivitiesFree

American Optometric Association · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freemember and select free activitiesView course →

Note: AOA's EyeLearn learning platform; some activities free, more with membership.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Florida optometrists need?

Florida optometrists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Florida optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Medical errors (2 hours, Each biennium); Florida laws and rules / jurisprudence (2 hours, Each biennium); Prescribing controlled substances (2 hours, Each biennium).

How do I track my optometry CE?

Many COPE-approved providers report completions to ARBO's OE Tracker automatically. Keep your OE Tracker number handy and confirm credits appear in your account after each course.

When is the Florida optometrists renewal deadline?

Licenses expire midnight ET Feb 28, 2027; biennial.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Florida Board of Optometry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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