Ophthalmology CME

How many CME credits do Ophthalmologists need to earn?

Ophthalmologists must earn a certain number of CME credits dependant on which state medical board they are licensed by. Check out our state CME requirements guide to find out exactly how many credits you need to maintain your medical license to practice ophthalmology in your state.

How many CME credits does the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABOP) require Ophthalmologists to earn?

Ophthalmologists who are board certified by the ABOP have to earn at least 250 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM every 10 years to maintain their board certification. 80 of these credits must be self-assessment.

How can Ophthalmologists meet their state CME and ABOP recertification requirements?

These top Ophthalmology CME courses will help Ophthalmology meet their annual CME and ABOP recertification requirements:

• Audio Digest Clinical Compendium: Ophthalmology
• Comprehensive Ophthalmology Review: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Board Review

There are many benefits to these online Ophthalmology CME courses. These courses include up to date content that covers key Ophthalmology topics such as optic nerve diseases, retinal diseases, glaucoma, vision disorders, ophthalmic surgery, and many more. The information and learnings in these courses can be directly implemented in your practice to help your patients’ satisfaction and outcomes. Other benefits of these courses are that they can be accessed on multiple devices and they offer a substantial number of CME credits, which should help you meet your CME requirements.

The Audio Digest Clinical Compendium: Ophthalmology is especially attractive because it allows Ophthalmologists to get a free CME gift card back with purchase.

What are the best Ophthalmology CME conferences to attend in 2019?

The top Ophthalmology CME conferences Ophthalmologists can attend in 2019 are:

• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2019 Annual Meeting
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2019

These Ophthalmology CME conferences provide a great opportunity for Ophthalmologists to meet their CME requirements at a relaxing vacation destination. The conferences will feature lectures and focused personalized sessions from industry experts which will help Ophthalmologists expand their knowledge and as a result, deliver improved patient care.

How can Ophthalmologists earn CME credits for free?

Ophthalmologists can earn CME credits for free with WillsEye’s selection of online Ophthalmology courses. These courses shed knowledge on the most trending topics in Ophthalmology including oculoplastics, retina, ocular surface disease, glaucoma, and more.

Also, check out all free Ophthalmology CME courses.

What other maintenance of certification requirements do Ophthalmologists need to meet?

In addition to earning 250 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM every 10 years, the ABOP requires certified Ophthalmologists to complete 1 Patient Safety activity every 3 years, 1 Quality Improvement activity every 5 years, and pass 2 PORT Examinations and the DOCK Examination every 10 years to maintain their board certification.