(A) An individual who, before the effective date of this section, holds a valid certificate of licensure or topical ocular pharmaceutical agents certificate issued by the state vision professionals board may continue to engage in the practice of optometry as defined in former division (A)(1) or (2) of section 4725.01 of the Revised Code, if the individual continues to comply with this chapter.
(B) An individual described in division (A) of this section may complete a course of study prescribed by former section 4725.14 of the Revised Code to engage in the practice of optometry under this chapter.