What is the status of an OD who holds a retired license?

An OD who holds a retired license is exempt from continuing education (CE) and renewal requirements. This is because a retired license signifies that the licensee is no longer engaged in active practice, and therefore, they are not required to fulfill the ongoing professional development obligations imposed on actively practicing ODs.

This exemption serves to reflect their status as retired, essentially acknowledging that while they retain their licensure in a retired state, they do not participate in the practice of optometry activities, which would otherwise require them to keep up with CE credits and renew their licenses regularly. Holding a retired license means they have opted not to practice, thus relieving them of these responsibilities associated with active practice.