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The Board of Examiners in Optometry publishes documents pertaining to examining and licensing optometrists for the right to practice in the state of South Carolina.
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Publication 2023 updated regulations Board of Examiners in Optometry : regulation update(2023-05-26) South Carolina Board of Examiners in OptometrySeveral regulations for the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry, found in Chapter 40, have been updated and are effective May 26, 2023.Publication 2022 legislative update(2022-06-06) South Carolina Board of Examiners in OptometryThe following bill was enacted by the General Assembly during the 2022 legislative session and may impact the Board of Examiners in Optometry and/or the Board of Examiners in Optometry licensees.Publication Continuing education requirements for SC optometrist(2022-06-20) South Carolina Board of Examiners in OptometryThis paper describes the requirements for continuing education credits for optometrists to practice in South Carolina.Publication Board of Examiners in Optometry recommendation : COVID-19(2021-01-27) South Carolina Board of Examiners in OptometryIn accordance with the recommendation from the Governor of the State of South Carolina, the Board recommends licensees follow CDC and DHEC guidelines in limiting the number of patients in office to maintain social distancing.Publication Board of Examiners in Optometry recommendation : COVID-19(2020-08-27) South Carolina Board of Examiners in OptometryIn accordance with the recommendation from the Governor of the State of South Carolina, the Board recommends licensees follow CDC and DHEC guidelines in limiting the number of patients in office through August 27, 2020, to maintain social distancing.Publication Board of Examiners in Optometry recommendation : COVID-19(2020-08-06) South Carolina Board of Examiners in OptometryIn accordance with the recommendation from the Governor of the State of South Carolina, the Board recommends licensees follow CDC and DHEC guidelines in limiting the number of patients in office through August 10, 2020, to maintain social distancing.Publication Board of Examiners in Optometry continuing education allowance(2020-08-11) South Carolina Board of Examiners in OptometryIn light of the cancellation of in-person meetings due to COVID-19, the SC Board of Examiners in Optometry has amended the continuing education hours during the current biennial licensure period.Publication Board of Examiners in Optometry recommendation : COVID-19(2020-07-14) South Carolina Board of Examiners in OptometryIn accordance with the recommendation from the Governor of the State of South Carolina, the Board recommends licensees follow CDC and DHEC guidelines in limiting the number of patients in office through July 26, 2020, to maintain social distancing.