California Optometry (OD) CE category requirements

Q: What CE categories are required for optometrists in California?

Diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular disease: 35 hours; Glaucoma-specific education (Included within the 35 ocular-disease hours; required only for glaucoma-certified licensees.): 10 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

How the 50 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for optometrists in California, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular disease

35h

Glaucoma-specific education (Included within the 35 ocular-disease hours; required only for glaucoma-certified licensees.)

10h

50 hours applies to therapeutic (TPA) optometrists; non-TPA optometrists need 40 hours. Up to 25 of the 50 hours may be self-study/alternative-method CE. Rule: Title 16 CCR §1536.

Official source: California Board of Optometry — 16 CCR §1536 (CE provider document)

Full requirements: California Optometry (OD) CE requirements
When it's due: California Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline
What it costs: California Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: California Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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