2026 Optometry Online Continuing Education Course Listing
The Ohio State University College of Optometry's 2026 library of online continuing education is now available. Thank you for your continued support of the College of Optometry.
Once successfully enrolled for one of our asynchronous online lectures, you have 30 days to complete the course. To receive Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE) Accredited CE credit, a short quiz must be completed at the end of these non-live lectures (online) to verify attendance.
Adult-Onset Strabismus Diagnosis and Management
This evidence-based course reviews the most common causes of new strabismus in adults and how to formulate a differential diagnosis. It will also cover relevant clinical testing and treatment options. A case presentation at the end will offer an opportunity to apply new concepts.
Instructor: Dr. Curt Fritts-Davis
1 credit
$40 enrollment fee
Contact Lens Microbial Keratitis and Corneal Infiltrative Events
This course will discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and contemporary management of contact lens related corneal infiltrative events (CIEs) and the various forms of contact lens microbial keratitis (CLMK).
Instructor: Dr. Aaron Zimmerman
2 credits
$80 enrollment fee
Esotropia in Adults: Assessment & Treatment
Presentation of 4 cases of adult esotropia that responded to different treatment modalities. Patient assessments along with diagnoses and treatment plans will be discussed.
Instructors: Drs. Ann Morrison, Michelle J. Buckland, Douglas E. Widmer, Andrew J. Toole
1 credit
$40 enrollment fee
Low Vision Basics For The Primary Care Optometrist
This course will highlight entry-level low vision rehabilitation care that can be provided with minimal additional equipment in a primary care optometry setting. We will review the basics of the goal-oriented case history focused on low vision rehabilitation, as well as straightforward interventions. Specific rehabilitation topics to be covered will include assessment and prescribing of high adds, easy-to-use low-powered magnification, and the use and modification of technology that patients may already own.
Instructors: Dr. Rebecca Deffler
1 credit
$40 enrollment fee
Low Vision Hallucinations and Illusions
Low vision providers frequently encounter patients who describe unusual visual experiences that are difficult to explain using standard vision testing. This evidence-based course helps clinicians better understand and explain atypical visual symptoms associated with low vision, including hallucinations, visual illusions, persistence of vision, color vision defects, and visual field abnormalities. Learners will gain practical tools to support effective patient education and reassurance.
Instructors: Dr. Curt Fritts-Davis
1 credit
$40 enrollment fee
Scleral Lens fitting Logic and Applications
This course provides a comprehensive review of scleral lens fitting principles and practical applications for clinicians who work with specialty contact lenses. Participants will gain an understanding of the indications for scleral lens use, the anatomy and design elements of these lenses, and the fitting relationship goals necessary for optimal performance and ocular health. The course breaks down the fitting process step-by-step, focusing on diameter selection, central and limbal clearance assessment, edge alignment, and power determination. Real-world clinical case examples are incorporated throughout to illustrate troubleshooting strategies and demonstrate decision-making in managing complex corneal and ocular surface conditions.
Instructors: Dr. Maddie Roth
1 credit
$40 enrollment fee
Social Determinants of (Eye)Health
This course explores how social determinants of health (SDOH) affect eye health outcomes. Through various patient cases participants will learn how non-medical factors influence patient care, develop strategies to incorporating SDOH considerations into everyday practice, and learn how to have patient-centered conversations regarding SDOH. Emphasis is placed on the importance of interdisciplinary care and how to effectively use local and national resources to improve patient outcomes.
Instructors: Dr. Chad Killen
1 credit
$40 enrollment fee
Systemic Medications Influence Glaucoma Risk
This course reviews the negative and positive impacts that systemic medications have on glaucoma risk, with an emphasis on medications optometrists commonly encounter in the clinic.
Instructors: Dr. Phillip Yuhas
1 credit
$40 enrollment fee
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Retina: An Update
This course will review how traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects the retina in animal models and in humans and provides an update on how retinal imaging and electrophysiology may aid in the diagnosis of TBI.
Instructors: Dr. Phillip Yuhas
2 credits
$80 enrollment fee
Update on Topical Glaucoma Medications
This course will provide an update on newly approved topical medications for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Emphasis will be placed on each drug’s indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, efficacy, and cost.
Instructors: Dr. Phillip Yuhas
2 credits
$80 enrollment fee