MS Optometry Board

Mississippi Optometry Board Newsletter November 2024

The Mississippi State Board of Optometry published its November 2024 newsletter reminding licensed optometrists of the December 31, 2024 license renewal deadline. The newsletter outlines continuing education requirements of 20 hours annually, including minimum hours in therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, DEA, and CPR certification.

$400 Renewal Fee, Dec 31 Deadline, $100 Fine for Spotlight Form Non-Compliance

The Mississippi State Board of Optometry issued its November 2025 newsletter announcing the annual license renewal cycle. The renewal fee is $400.00, plus a $15.00 late fee for renewals not completed by December 31st. Optometrists must ensure their CPR certification is current, with in-person CPR training required if certification has lapsed. The Spotlight outcomes form for calendar year 2025 must be submitted by January 7, 2026, with a $100.00 fine for non-compliance.

August 2025 Newsletter: New Licensees, AED Rules for PEP Procedures, CE Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Optometry published its August 2025 newsletter announcing newly licensed optometrists from the July examination. The Rules Spotlight section addresses AED requirements for PEP-certified optometrists performing prescriptive authority procedures, requiring in-person AED training and accessible AED devices per Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-19-9, 73-19-153. The newsletter also reminds licensees of 2025 continuing education and CPR requirements, with proposed rules awaiting approval by the Occupational Licensing Review Commission.

February 2025 Newsletter: Leadership Changes, Temporary Rules Filed, Newly Licensed Optometrists

The Mississippi State Board of Optometry published its February 2025 newsletter announcing leadership changes including Yvonne Laird as new Executive Director and Leyser Hayes as Legal Counsel. The Board notes temporary rules were filed on January 2, 2025. The newsletter lists newly licensed optometrists from January and reminds licensees of address change notification requirements within 14 days and YAG procedures reporting for 2024.

MS Optometry Board Newsletter: AED, CPR Requirements and Senate Bill 2699 Update

The Mississippi State Board of Optometry published its May 2025 newsletter summarizing temporary rules filed in January regarding AED equipment access and CPR certification requirements for PEP-certified optometrists, as well as new continuing education credits for controlled substances training. The newsletter also notes that Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2699 on March 28, 2025, reauthorizing the Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act.