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Kentucky optometry CE courses

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

20CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Annual; CE completed each calendar year; attendance forms due Dec 31; licenses renewed before March 1.

Source: Kentucky Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Ocular therapy/pharmacology15 hoursEach yearTherapeutic-authorized optometrists
KASPER / pain management / addiction disorders2 hoursEach yearControlled-substance prescribers

Ocular therapy/pharmacology (15 hours, each year)

Ocular Disease: Diagnosis and Management Update

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

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved; covers current diagnosis and management approaches for common ocular diseases.

Ocular Disease Case ReviewsFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved case-based ocular disease course; free account required.

KASPER / pain management / addiction disorders (2 hours, each year)

Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing in Eye Care

Review Education Group · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$29.00View course →

Note: Covers responsible opioid prescribing and non-opioid alternatives in eye care; DEA-registered ODs should confirm the hour count against their state mandate.

Opioid Safety and Addiction AwarenessFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved course on opioid risks, safe prescribing, and addiction awareness.

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)

$49.00View 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)

$49.00View course →

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

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 20-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.

Ocular Disease Case ReviewsFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved case-based ocular disease course; free account required.

Opioid Safety and Addiction AwarenessFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved course on opioid risks, safe prescribing, and addiction awareness.

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.

Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis and ManagementFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved dry eye course; 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 Kentucky optometrists need?

Kentucky optometrists need 20 CE hours each year.

What are the mandated CE topics for Kentucky optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Ocular therapy/pharmacology (15 hours, Each year); KASPER / pain management / addiction disorders (2 hours, Each year).

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 Kentucky optometrists renewal deadline?

Annual; CE completed each calendar year; attendance forms due Dec 31; licenses renewed before March 1.

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 Kentucky Board of Optometry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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