Georgia optometry CE courses

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

36CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Licenses expire Dec 31 of odd-numbered years; biennial.

Source: Georgia Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Georgia laws and rules (board-approved)1 hourEach bienniumGA-practicing optometrists
Pharmacology and pathology of ophthalmologic conditions18 hoursEach bienniumAll optometrists

Georgia laws and rules (board-approved) (1 hour, each biennium)

Florida Optometric Laws and Rules

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

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

Optometric Jurisprudence ReviewFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved jurisprudence overview; confirm your board accepts it for state-specific law mandates.

Pharmacology and pathology of ophthalmologic conditions (18 hours, each biennium)

Ocular Pharmacology Update

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

Note: COPE-approved update on ocular therapeutics and prescribing considerations.

Ocular Pharmacology EssentialsFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved pharmacology overview; free account required.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Neuro-Optometry: Visual Field Interpretation

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

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

Retina Update: AMD and Diabetic Eye Disease

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

Note: COPE-approved retina update covering AMD and diabetic eye disease management.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 36-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.

Optometric Jurisprudence ReviewFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved jurisprudence overview; confirm your board accepts it for state-specific law mandates.

Ocular Pharmacology EssentialsFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved pharmacology overview; free account required.

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 Georgia optometrists need?

Georgia optometrists need 36 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Georgia optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Georgia laws and rules (board-approved) (1 hour, Each biennium); Pharmacology and pathology of ophthalmologic conditions (18 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 Georgia optometrists renewal deadline?

Licenses expire Dec 31 of odd-numbered years; 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 Georgia Board of Optometry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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