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Board enforcement staff report rise in unlicensed online sellers and low continuing‑education audit pass rate
Summary
Enforcement managers told the California State Board of Optometry that investigations of unlicensed practice are increasing and that the board’s continuing‑education audit program shows persistent noncompliance.
Enforcement managers told the California State Board of Optometry that investigations of unlicensed practice are increasing and that the board’s continuing‑education audit program shows persistent noncompliance.
Staff reported an uptick in unlicensed activity cases in 2025, largely targeting nonresident ophthalmic lens dispensers—online sellers located outside California who ship into the state. Enforcement staff said many of those cases involve cosmetic contact lenses sold through social platforms and…
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