Free Optometry CME Courses

As the scope of optometric practice continues to grow, staying current with the latest advancements in ocular disease, diagnostics, therapeutic treatments, and systemic health connections is more essential than ever. Optometrists today are not only managing refractive errors, but also diagnosing and treating complex eye diseases, co-managing surgical patients, and contributing to early detection of systemic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension. FreeCME supports this evolving role by offering a curated selection of free online optometry CME courses, designed to help you expand your clinical expertise, meet your continuing education requirements, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

All CME activities are developed in collaboration with accredited continuing education providers, ensuring that each course reflects current scientific research, clinical guidelines, and best practices. Whether you are managing a patient with glaucoma, evaluating dry eye disease, or monitoring macular degeneration, FreeCME’s optometry courses provide actionable, evidence-based education with direct application to your clinical work. And because our platform is completely free, you can access high-quality CME anytime—without worrying about subscription fees or hidden costs.

The courses are available on demand and can be completed at your own pace, making it easy to fit learning into your busy schedule. Upon completing a short post-test, you can instantly download a CME or CE certificate—ideal for fulfilling licensure renewal and professional certification requirements.

FreeCME’s optometry course catalog covers a wide range of core and emerging topics in eye care, including:

• Diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and keratoconus

• Anterior segment conditions, including dry eye syndrome, allergic conjunctivitis, and corneal infections

• Retinal imaging and OCT interpretation, enhancing diagnostic precision and early disease detection

• Contact lens updates, including specialty lenses and orthokeratology for myopia control

• Systemic disease and eye health, exploring the ocular manifestations of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and autoimmune disease

• Post-operative co-management, supporting collaboration with ophthalmologists for cataract, LASIK, and retinal surgeries

• Pediatric and geriatric eye care, with age-specific management considerations and screening recommendations

These CME courses are valuable for optometrists in clinical practice, academic faculty, vision researchers, and even general practitioners who perform routine vision assessments. They also incorporate insights from leading organizations such as the American Optometric Association (AOA), American Academy of Optometry (AAO), and relevant specialty societies—ensuring that the content reflects today’s most respected clinical standards.