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Optometry
Overview
Welcome to the Michigan Board of Optometry website! Optometry is regulated by the Department and Board through the Public Health Code and the Optometry General Rules.
Resources for Optometrists
Optometrist Licensing Guide and FAQs
Optometrist Clinical Academic Limited Licensing Guide and FAQs
Optometrist DPA/TPA Certification Licensing Guide and FAQs
Optometrist Educational Limited Licensing Guide and FAQs
An Online Resource for Skilled Immigrants
Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS)
Optometry 2026 Approved CE Programs
Optometry 2025 Approved CE Programs
Optometry 2024 Approved CE Programs
Optometry 2023 Approved CE Programs
Optometry 2022 Approved CE Programs
Forms
**Applications for board approved continuing education are now being processed by the Department through CE Broker. Please visit www.cebroker.com to submit your application.
Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents Training Form
Board Information
Other Resources
The Michigan State Board of Optometry website provides a comprehensive and structured overview of regulatory and licensing information for Optometry professionals within the state. The page includes an overview of the profession including links to the applicable section of the Public Health Code and Optometry specific administrative rules. Users will find the link to apply for or renew an Optometry license on this page as well as various links to resources for Optometry applicants and licensees such as a link to track their continuing education using CE Broker, Optometrist, Clinical Academic Limited, DPA/TPA Certification, and Optometrist Educational Limited licensing guides and frequently asked questions (FAQs). Links to the Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents Training, Management and Emergency Plan, and Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Training Forms, the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) and resources for skilled immigrants. In addition, the site provides links to publicly available optometry board meeting schedules, for the current year and previous years, the optometry board meeting minutes, agenda, and rules committee work group as well as information about the Michigan Board of optometry Members.