Massachusetts Society of Optometrists

02/13/2026

The MSO Office will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.

01/30/2026

Young ODs Bowling Night is back on!
📅 Monday, February 9 (the day after the Super Bowl)
🎳 Roll into a fun night with fellow Young ODs.

Same great event, just a new game plan. See you on the lanes! 👀✨
🔗 in bio https://massachusetts.aoa.org/ce-and-events/calendar-of-events/bowling-night-in-worcester

01/26/2026

Due to snow, ice, and the universal agreement to not leave the house…
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Today’s event is postponed.
Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll announce a new date soon!

01/25/2026

This is what MSO membership is all about. 👇
Real connections. Real support. Real impact.

EyeCareProfessionals StrongerTogether

01/23/2026

⏰ Deadline TODAY at 5PM ET!
Don’t miss the Winter CE Series — Session 1 kicks off this Sunday, January 25 | 8–12 PM 💻

✨ Earn 18 hours of COPE-approved CE
📅 January 25 – March 22
🖥️ 5 synchronous online sessions

👉 Register now before it’s too late!
🔗 Link in bio

01/13/2026

Real voices. Real impact.
Hear what membership means—straight from those who know it best.

01/08/2026

🎳 Calling All Young MA ODs!
Join MSO for a fun night of networking, food, drinks, and candlepin bowling with fellow young optometrists (10 years or less since graduation).

📅 Monday, January 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 Flatbread Bowling Company – Worcester
📍 30 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA

🤝 Sponsored by Alcon & Vision Source

Come connect, unwind, and roll a few frames!

12/29/2025

🚨 Early Bird Alert 🚨
December 31 is the final day to receive early bird pricing for the MSO Winter CE Series.

Don’t wait—register now and start the new year with exceptional CE. https://massachusetts.aoa.org/ce-and-events/calendar-of-events/mso-2026-winter-ce-series

12/23/2025

Warmest wishes from the MSO 🎄👓 this holiday season! We're grateful for our optometric community's dedication to patient care and advancing the field. Enjoy the holidays and we'll see you in the New Year! 📌 Office hours: closed Thursday & Friday, reopening 12/29.

12/17/2025

https://theworcesterguardian.org/f/state-bill-seeks-earlier-detection-of-kids%E2%80%99-vision-problems

The bill, proposed by Sen. Michael Moore of Millbury would expand the current requirement for a recent eye exam for children entering kindergarten to those entering preschool.

12/09/2025

📣 New MSO CE Available!
The MSO is offering a 1-hour online, asynchronous CE approved by the MA Board of Registration in Optometry to fulfill the state pain management requirement — presented by Benjamin Young, OD, FAAO.

✔️ Complete it anytime, on your schedule
✔️ Fully aligned with updated Board standards
⏳ Enrollment closes December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM

⚠️ Reminder: The MA pain management CE statute was amended effective March 23, 2025. Courses taken after this date may not meet new requirements unless specifically reviewed and approved.

🔗 Register today and stay compliant! https://massachusetts.aoa.org/ce-and-events/calendar-of-events/mapping-the-effects-of-opioids-from-receptor-to-retina

12/02/2025

MSO Winter CE Series is here!
Earn all 18 hours of continuing education required for Massachusetts ODs in just 5 virtual sessions — including both glaucoma and opioid requirements.

Convenient. Comprehensive. Designed for today’s practicing optometrist. Register today to save with early bird rates! https://massachusetts.aoa.org/ce-and-events/calendar-of-events/mso-2026-winter-ce-series