Many organizations change their rules and regulations.
Here are some institutions that can help you stay up-to-date with changes in the industry:
National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)
Rhode Island Optometric Association
American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE)
American Optometric Association
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
National Optometric Association
Commission on Opticianry Accreditation
State of Rhode Island, Department of Health