AI Compliance for Optometry AI in California (2026)
AI-powered retinal imaging, diabetic retinopathy screening, and vision assessment tools must comply with California's healthcare AI regulations.
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AI Applications in Optometry Practices That Require Compliance
- 1AI diabetic retinopathy screening
- 2Retinal scan analysis AI
- 3Automated vision test tools
- 4Glaucoma detection AI
Key Compliance Requirements for Optometry
- Optometrist review of AI findings
- Patient notification of AI involvement
- Audit trails for AI recommendations
- Cannot finalize diagnoses autonomously
💡 Optometry Compliance Tip
Diabetic retinopathy AI screening is FDA-cleared but still requires California AB 489 compliance.
California AI Regulations Affecting Optometry Practices
Two primary laws govern AI use in optometry practices in California:
AB 489: The Transparency Mandate
AB 489 requires any AI system that interacts with patients to clearly disclose its non-human nature at the start of every interaction. For optometry practices, this means all patient-facing chatbots, virtual assistants, and automated systems must display clear AI disclosure notices.
AB 3030: Generative AI Oversight
AB 3030 specifically targets Generative AI (like ChatGPT) used in healthcare. If your optometry practice uses GenAI to generate patient communications, clinical summaries, or educational content, a licensed healthcare professional must review and approve the content before it reaches patients.
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