Access Optometry is accredited by COPE to provide continuing education for optometrists. These courses are accepted for optometry continuing education credit by the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions.
Collection: New York Optometry Continuing Education Requirements - New York Accepts AccessOptometry.com
Below are details about optometry continuing education and license renewal in New York.
New York Optometry Continuing Education Requirements: Optometrists who are certified to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPA) must complete 36 hours of continuing education in ocular disease and pharmacology during each three-year registration period. Optometrists certified to administer oral therapeutic pharmaceutical agents must complete an additional 18 hours in systemic disease and therapeutic treatment, for a total of 54 hours for those who hold both topical and oral TPA certifications.
New York accepts 9 hours in approved online continuing education courses. Licensee must attest completion on state board forms and are subject to audit.
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Systemic Disease with Ocular Manifestations: Enhancing Diagnostic and Collaborative Skills in Optometric Practice - Optometry Continuing Education, 4 Hours
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Pain and Symptom Management: Treatment Strategies for Chronic Ocular Surface Pain - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Complex Ocular Surface Disease: Stepwise Management of Treatment-Resistant Dry Eye and Neuropathic Pain - Optometry Continuing Education, 4 Hours
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Medical Management of Glaucoma: Pharmacologic Approaches to Slowing Disease Progression - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Modern Dry Eye Management: Diagnostic Biomarkers and Targeted Treatment Integration - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Oral Therapeutics: Confident and Safe Use of Systemic Medications in Eye Care - Optometry Continuing Education, 4 Hours
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Ocular Emergencies & Urgent Care: Pharmacologic Treatment Protocols - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Behind the Lens: Corneal Disease and Contact Lens-Related Complications - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Beyond the Label: Mechanism-Based Drug Selection in Optometric Pharmacology - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Prescribing Controlled Substances in Ocular Disease: Steroids, Analgesics, and Oral Meds - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Current Approaches to Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Progression, and Treatment Decisions - Optometry Continuing Education, 4 Hours
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Navigating Drug Safety in Optometry: Adverse Effects and Interactions in Pharmacotherapy - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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Excellence in Specialty Lenses: Advanced Contact Lens Strategies for Irregular and Post-Surgical Corneas - Optometry Continuing Education, 3 Hours
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Responsible Opioid Prescribing in Optometry: Clinical Use of Schedule II Drugs and Addiction Awareness - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
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from 75 reviewsThe courses are affordable and I like the variety of subjects offered
Patrick Morris
03/16/2026
Pennsylvania Online CE Package 2 With Pharmacology Hours: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 15 Hours
good value
Great program. Great reporting. Easy to use. Fair price.
Dr. Hannah Wright
03/16/2026
Prescribing Controlled Substances in Ocular Disease: Steroids, Analgesics, and Oral Meds - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
Fast
This site was much easier to join and use than others
April Jasper
03/14/2026
Pennsylvania Online CE Package 3: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 15 Hours
Refreshing
Good. I like how fast is process the credits and certification and how also is reflected for renewal.
Sanchez
03/11/2026
Rhode Island Bundle 1: Full Recertification With Pharmacology Hours - All Required Optometry Continuing Education Credits in One Package, 20 Hours
Great
Courses are short and concise! Very affordable too! Very good!
Kyle Turner
03/10/2026
Behind the Lens: Corneal Disease and Contact Lens-Related Complications - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
Great
The contents are easy to understand and helps a lot as a refreshing course.
Erica Cook
03/06/2026
Maryland Online CE Package 1: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 30 Hours
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It's easy to use the course are interesting and the course are very informative.
Alan G
03/05/2026
Oral Therapeutics: Confident and Safe Use of Systemic Medications in Eye Care - Optometry Continuing Education, 4 Hours
South Carolina
I found this experience to be better than most companies. Easy to use with a vast number of subjects, I was able to find credits that applied to my current job and area of interest.
Megan
03/05/2026
Oregon Bundle 1: Full Recertification - All General Optometry Continuing Education Credits in One Package, 18 Hours
good
Easy to use. Convenient. Great options
Lyerly
03/04/2026
Modern Dry Eye Management: Diagnostic Biomarkers and Targeted Treatment Integration - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
Good work
Very efficient and informative, easy to access for courses.
Brett
03/02/2026
Navigating Drug Safety in Optometry: Adverse Effects and Interactions in Pharmacotherapy - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
Good
Great no issues with course at all.
Stephanie Wilson
03/01/2026
Texas Online CE Package 1: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 16 Hours
easy to use
Love it, love using this site. Great opioid content
Dr. Garcia
02/28/2026
Utah Bundle 1: Full Recertification With Opioid Hours - All Required Optometry Continuing Education Credits in One Package, 30 Hours
Good
Perfect for learning, and secure to learn everything you want.
Jennifer Tsai
02/25/2026
Pennsylvania Online CE Package 1: Independent Study Bundle, Optometry Continuing Education, 15 Hours
No fuss
This was a great way for me to get enough NV approved hours quickly. I was renewing a certification and had plenty of hours but didn't realize I needed more. Quick to do in between patients
Ashley Johnson
02/24/2026
Pain and Symptom Management: Treatment Strategies for Chronic Ocular Surface Pain - Optometry Continuing Education, 2 Hours
Excellent courses!
Anonymous
02/23/2026
Current Approaches to Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Progression, and Treatment Decisions - Optometry Continuing Education, 4 Hours


