Optometry, Board of

Health and Human Resources

Purpose

The Board of Optometry shall regulate the practice of optometry.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Board shall be composed of six members as follows: five licensed optometrists and one citizen member. Licensed optometrists appointed to the Board shall be individuals who, at the time of appointment, (i) have been engaged in the practice of optometry for at least five years, (ii) have met all requirements for practice as an optometrist set forth in this chapter and are qualified to engage in the full scope of the practice of optometry, and (iii) are actively engaged in the delivery of clinical care to patients. The terms of office of the members shall be four years.

Vacant Seats

No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.

Current Board Members

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Dr Gerald R. Neidigh

Optometrist Membership expires on 6/30/2026
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Dr Corliss V. Booker

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027
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Dr. Shawn Hosea Hobbs

Optometrist Membership expires on 6/30/2027
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Dr. Lisa Wallace-Davis

Optometrist Membership expires on 6/30/2028
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Dr Jeffrey C. Michaels

Optometrist Membership expires on 6/30/2028
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Dr. Amanda Umlandt

Optometrist Membership expires on 6/30/2029
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