State Board Requirements

TPA – Certified Licensed Optometrists

California TPA-certified optometrists must obtain 50 hours of CE, 35 of which must be in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular disease in any combination of the following areas:

  • Glaucoma (G)
  • Ocular Infection (OI)
  • Ocular Inflammation / Steroid Medications (I)
  • Systemic Medications (SM)
  • Pain Medications (P)

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TPG/TLG – Certified Licensed Optometrists

The law requires licensed optometrists who are TPG or TLG certified to follow the same continuing education requirements as a TPA certified optometrists, with one additional requirement. Licensed optometrists that are glaucoma certified are required to complete 10 hours of glaucoma specific continuing education every license renewal period. These 10 hours shall be part of the 35 hours on the diagnosis and treatment and management of ocular disease. For more information, visit the California Board of Optometry website here.

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