California State Board of Optometry

The Board protects consumers by regulating the practice of optometry and opticianry in California through licensing and enforcement.

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The Board is aware of ongoing fraud schemes targeting licensees. Protect yourself this holiday season by reviewing the Board's Scam Alert: https://t.co/x5XNsDpy8s

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Congratulations to the Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry Class of 2026 on your graduation!

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Congratulations to the Marshall B. Ketchum University Class of 2026 on your graduation!

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Congratulations to the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science Class of 2026 on your graduation!

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April is Sports Eye Safety Month! Protect your vision while you play, wear protective sports eyewear, and learn how to prevent eye injuries on the field, court, or pool. Learn more: https://t.co/ZMKx54tsel

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Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. Many of these injuries are preventable. This month, we’re reminding employers and workers to make eye safety a priority, wear certified, approved eye protection and follow safety protocols.

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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults and early detection is key. Get regular eye exams with a licensed optometrist.

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma often has no early symptoms and can cause irreversible vision loss. Protect your sight, schedule a comprehensive eye exam with a licensed optometrist today.
Learn more:
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• https://t.co/2b2BDvbF1R

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The Board is conducting its first meeting of 2026 on Friday, January 23rd, in Sacramento, California. The agenda and materials are available at this link: https://t.co/hfgGqQbp5U

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The California State Board of Optometry will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year. Resources are available online at https://t.co/4EJ48BwiEk
Happy New Year!

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The California State Board of Optometry will be closed on December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

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Until recently, the only FDA-approved product to slow nearsightedness (myopia) in children were daily disposable contacts.

But now, the FDA has approved glasses that can slow nearsightedness progression in kids by 70%.
https://t.co/MA6fjlryiB

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Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for the hardworking eye-care professionals who keep California seeing clearly. Wishing you a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday. 🍁🦃👓
Please note: The Board will be closed on November 27-28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving.

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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://t.co/m1yZKHsp3P

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⚠️ Don’t put your health at risk!

If your Medi-Cal information isn’t up to date, you could lose your coverage.

Take a minute now to update your info on https://t.co/MbElQRu3rd.

#California #HealthyCA4All #CA #DHCS

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If you’re a victim of domestic violence, you are not alone. Support is available 24/7 for those experiencing domestic violence and mental health crises.

#DVAM2025
#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth2025

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The Board is meeting this Friday in Anaheim, California. Access the agenda and meeting materials here: https://t.co/rFWJ9wLpE5

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Access the Board's Summer 2025 newsletter here: https://t.co/2m2Sa0OJWi

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Medi-Cal covers vision services for millions of Californians.

It offers important services like eye exams, glasses, and treatments to help maintain good eye health and clear vision.

Contact your health plan and ask about vision services available to you.

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