New Mexico optometry CE courses

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

22CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Renew on or before July 1 each year; CE earned July 2–June 30 preceding renewal.

Source: New Mexico Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Clinical or ocular therapeutic pharmacology10 hoursEach yearAll optometrists
Pain management or related topic1 hourEach yearAll optometrists

Clinical or ocular therapeutic pharmacology (10 hours, each year)

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.

Pain management or related topic (1 hour, each year)

Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing in Eye Care

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

Pediatric Optometry Essentials

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

Note: COPE-approved pediatric optometry course.

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.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 22-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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 New Mexico optometrists need?

New Mexico optometrists need 22 CE hours each year.

What are the mandated CE topics for New Mexico optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Clinical or ocular therapeutic pharmacology (10 hours, Each year); Pain management or related topic (1 hour, 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 New Mexico optometrists renewal deadline?

Renew on or before July 1 each year; CE earned July 2–June 30 preceding renewal.

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

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