| 1500 Liberty Street SE, Suite 210 Salem OR 97302 Phone: (503)399-0662 Fax: (503)399-0705 email: board@oregonobo.org |
State of Oregon from the Dangers of Unqualified and Improper Practice of Optometry. |
The Oregon Board of Optometry is a state agency responsible for the licensure of doctors of optometry (optometrists/optometric physicians) and enforcement of the statutes and administrative rules governing the practice of optometry in Oregon. Listed below is information concerning the Board and its activities that may be of interest to you.
As of January 2013, the Board no longer requires a hands-on component for CPR certification for renewing licenses (new applicants must still take a hands-on CPR course for initial licensure). So, if you are renewing your optmetry license, you may take a BLS Healthcare Provider-level CPR recertification course totally online, if that option is allowed by your class provider.
Note: Although not required by the Board, know that some course providers do require a hands-on component to receive recertification, such as the American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Online CPR Renewal Course - Be aware before you sign up whether you are paying for and able to complete the hands-on component if it is required by the provider to complete the course and receive your renewal card. Please send suggestions to: This page was last revised: JUNE 18, 2013
NOTICE
The Board will be moving their office to a new location on June 20, 2013. The new office address will be 1500 Liberty Street, SE, Suite 210, Salem Oregon, 97302.
The office will be closed on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21, 2013. The phones will be offline on Thursday, June 20.
Please posted all mail to the new address effective immediately.
Regular Meeting of the Board Scheduled ~
The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for August 9, 2013 in the first floor conference room of their new office location at 1500 Liberty Street SE, Salem Oregon 97302. The Notice and Agenda for this meeting will be available here prior to the meeting, and will be sent to individuals who have asked to be placed on the Board's list of interested parties.
New Optometry Rules in Effect ~
The Oregon Board of Optometry adopted revised administrative rules that govern the practice of optometry in the state at a meeting on December 21, 2012. Those rules are now in effect.
You are responsible for understanding and following these rules, which can be accessed by clicking this link .
Dispensing and Use of Contact Lenses Without a Valid Prescription ~ Oregon Revised Statute 683.180 - Prohibited acts and practices -
This video provides additional information about the dispensing and use of contacts without a valid prescription.
Protected Health Information Release Form for Patients
BOARD MEMBERS SOUGHT ~ Members of the Oregon Board of Optometry are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The term of office of each member is three years. A member is eligible for reappointment. Candidates for member positions are currently being sought. If you have an interest in serving on the Oregon Board of Optometry please complete the Executive Appointment Interest Form or contact the Board's office. In selecting the members of the Board, the Governor shall strive to balance representation on the Board according to geographic areas of this state and by ethnic group.
Board of Optometry Information:
About the BoardRevised Statutes and Administrative RulesConsumer ComplaintsProposed Administrative Rule ChangesAlphabetical Listing of Currently Licensed Optometric Physicians
May be used for license verification Disciplinary Actions and Medical Malpractice ReportsOregon Optometry Negligence/Malpractice Claim Report Form
This form is to be used only by claim "reporters" as defined by ORS 742.400.Information RequestsQuestions About OptometryBoard MeetingsNews and Newsletters From the BoardMinutes of Public MeetingsBoard Financial InformationUsing and Prescribing Contact Lenses
Information for consumers and eye health professionals.
Information for Licensees and Applicants for Licensure:
Continuing Education Reviewed by the Board
(Course Review requirements)Examination and Licensure Requirements
The Law and Administrative Rules Exam is available online through the NBEO.Continuing Education RequirementsApplications and Forms in PDF FormatMandatory Reporting of Child AbuseReinstating or Reactivating a License
BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
Continuous and current BLS Healthcare Provider level CPR certification is a condition of licensure for all Active status optometric physicians. Any lapse in CPR certification will result in a late CPR renewal fee. This is an important requirement in protecting the health and safety of your patients. Approved CPR courses teach heathcare professionals to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR to victims of all ages, teach how to relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner, and instruct on proper use of AED's.
Optometry Links:
ARBO (Association of Boards of Optometry) Home PageCOPE (Council on Optometric Practitioner Education) Home PageNBEO (National Board of Examiners in Optometry) Home Page
The Law and Administrative Rules Exam is available online through the NBEO.
NPDB-HIPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank and Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank)Physicians can perform a "self query" at this site.
OOPA (Oregon Optometric Physicians AssociationIf you have an interest in membership in the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association, which represents the professional interests of optometry in Oregon, you can obtain information by calling their office at (800)922-2045 or by visiting their website.
Links to On-Line Optometric Ethics and Oregon Optometry Law and Administrative Rules Courses that have been approved by the BoardPUCO (Pacific University College of Optometry - Online Continuing Education)SCCO (Southern California College of Optometry - Online Continuing Education)- "Ethics in the Clinical Practice of Optometry".Audio-Digest.org - Using their search engine, enter the words: "Ethics in Medicine", and filter the search by choosing "Ophthalmology". The approved courses on the resulting list are: “Ethical Concerns, Ophthalmology” (Vol. 49, Is.04). and "Ethical Challenges" (Vol. 50, Is.04). Please Note: Course title "Medicolegal Issues in Ophthalmology" is NOT approved for this requirement.
Links to Related Organizations:AOA (American Optometric Association) Home PageAOS (American Optometric Society) Home PageOMB (Oregon Medical Board)DEA (United States Drug Enforcement Administration/Practitioner Registration)U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION - Mandatory Reporting Form Report violations of dispensing products which require a prescription - such as contact lenses - at this site.)
Oregon DMV's Medically At-Risk Driver ProgramOregon Requirements For Tinting of Windshields ORS 815.221 and 815.222 explaining the statutory requirements for prescribing the tinting of automotive windshields.
Liability Statement
Disclaimer - This web site contains links to other
web sites for your convenience. When you use these links, you are no
longer on this site and this Privacy Notice will not apply. When you link
to another web site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that new
site. When you follow a link to one of these sites neither the State of
Oregon, nor any agency, officer, or employee of the State of Oregon
warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information
published by these external sites, nor endorses any content, viewpoints,
products, or services linked from these systems, and cannot be held liable
for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or
timeliness of their information.