CA State Board of Optometry

10/29/2025

As you search for Halloween costumes this week, remember: Contact lenses aren't souvenirs. Please only purchase them from a licensed CSBO optometrist or optician. Find out more about why Contact Lenses Must be Dispensed by a Professional: https://thedcapage.blog/2024/10/31/contact-lenses-must-be-dispensed-by-a-professional/

10/02/2025

📣Starting today, California OD’s will be authorized to use radiofrequency tech to treat dry eyes. This new regulation was advocated by COA and is only possible because of the dedication of .

Check out our FAQ sheet for more information!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RI2Gdc_Tk4dxPzTRuGzzDyB4cRiZ50KJ/view

09/23/2025

Access the Summer 2025 edition of The Spectacle, the Board's newsletter here:https://www.optometry.ca.gov/formspubs/spectacle_su_2025.pdf

05/23/2025

Congratulations Marshall B. Ketchum University, Class of 2025, on your commencement!

05/23/2025

Congratulations Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science Class of 2025 on your commencement!

05/16/2025

The Mobile Optometric Office Program authorizes nonprofits and charitable organizations to bring eyecare directly to patients in the community. Effective January 2025, registration is required. Visit the informational page here: https://www.optometry.ca.gov/optometrist/moo_info.shtml

05/16/2025

05/16/2025

05/14/2025

Congratulations Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry Class of 2025 on your commencement!

05/14/2025

The InfantSEE®program helps establish a lifetime of healthy eyes and vision.

I love my job! Especially on days I get to provide InfantSEE® exams for babies between 6-12 months for free! The cherry on top is when I get to hold and love on them while they're in the office. Approximately 80% of learning, particularly in the early years of development, occurs through vision. Schedule your infant's first eye exam today.

05/09/2025

Use DCA Search to find a licensed optometrist near you: https://search.dca.ca.gov/

Regular eye examinations are critical for prescribing eyeglasses needed to work, learn, and drive safely! 👁️ 👁️ They also provide a critical window into overall health.

In California, insurance and Medi-Cal cover eye exams for children, and Medi-Cal covers eye exams every 24 months for adults. Schedule you or your child's eye exam today!

05/05/2025

This Public Service Recognition Week, CSBO extends our sincere appreciation to all public servants for their dedication, integrity, and service to our communities. To our staff and public service colleagues across the state — thank you for all that you do.