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This document outlines the rules and requirements for obtaining and renewing optometry licenses, as well as the criteria for licensure by endorsement, associated fees, and continuing education mandates.
Year:
2026
Region / City:
Maine
Subject:
Optometry Licensing and Continuing Education
Document Type:
Regulations
Organization:
Maine Board of Optometry
Author:
Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Target Audience:
Optometrists, Licensing Applicants
Period of Validity:
Until February 2, 2025
Approval Date:
February 8, 2026
Amendment Date:
February 8, 2026
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Year:
2023
Region / City:
Wales
Theme:
Optometry Services
Document Type:
Official Statement
Organization / Institution:
Welsh Government, NHS Wales
Author:
Not specified
Target Audience:
Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Optometry Practice Managers
Effective Period:
September/October 2023 onwards
Approval Date:
Not specified
Amendment Date:
Not specified
Note:
Contextual Description
Year:
2023
Region / City:
Scotland
Topic:
Optometry, Pharmacy Services
Document Type:
Guidance
Organization:
NHS Scotland
Author:
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland
Target Audience:
Optometry teams, Pharmacy teams
Period of Validity:
Ongoing
Approval Date:
Not specified
Date of Changes:
Not specified
Year:
2025
Region / City:
Australia
Topic:
Optometry registration statistics
Document type:
Report
Organization:
Optometry Board of Australia
Author:
Optometry Board of Australia
Target audience:
General public, optometry professionals
Period of validity:
01 July 2025 - 30 September 2025
Date of approval:
N/A
Date of changes:
N/A
Year:
2024
Region / City:
Australia
Subject:
Optometry registration data
Document Type:
Statistical report
Organization:
Optometry Board of Australia
Author:
Optometry Board of Australia
Target Audience:
Professionals in the optometry field
Period of Validity:
01 April 2024 to 30 June 2024
Approval Date:
Not specified
Date of Changes:
Not specified
Year:
2024
Region / City:
Queensland
Theme:
Ethics, Committee, Optometry
Document Type:
Expression of Interest
Organization:
Optometry Queensland Northern Territory (OQNT)
Author:
Not specified
Target Audience:
Professionals interested in ethics and disciplinary roles
Period of Validity:
3 years
Approval Date:
Not specified
Amendment Date:
Not specified
Year:
2015
Region / City:
Australia
Topic:
Optometry, Registration Data
Document Type:
Report
Agency / Institution:
Optometry Board of Australia
Author:
Optometry Board of Australia
Target Audience:
Optometry professionals, Researchers, Public
Period of Effect:
September 2015
Approval Date:
November 2015
Date of Changes:
N/A
Year:
2021
Region / City:
United States
Topic:
Vision Science, Optometry, Research, Diplomate Candidacy
Document Type:
Guide
Organization:
American Academy of Optometry
Author:
Vision Science Section
Target Audience:
Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry, Vision Science Researchers
Validity Period:
5 years
Approval Date:
Not specified
Amendment Date:
Not specified
Application Deadline:
April 15
Research Areas:
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Optics, Cognitive Psychology
Description:
This guide outlines the requirements and process for becoming a Diplomate in the Vision Science Section of the American Academy of Optometry, including research contributions and specific qualifications.
Year:
2015/2016
Region / City:
Australia
Topic:
Health Practitioner Regulation
Document Type:
Agreement
Organization / Institution:
Optometry Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Author:
N/A
Target Audience:
Health practitioners, AHPRA, National Board members
Period of validity:
1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016
Approval Date:
N/A
Date of Changes:
N/A
Year:
2025
Region / City:
Maine, Gardiner
Subject:
Optometry regulation and board operations
Document Type:
Meeting agenda
Organization / Institution:
Maine Board of Optometry
Governor:
Janet T. Mills
Location:
Kennebec conference room, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Date of Meeting:
August 1, 2025
Time of Meeting:
9:00 a.m.
Method of Attendance:
In-person and Zoom
Topics:
Old business, new business, complaints, budget, officer elections, reports
Year:
2026
Region / Institution:
United States / University
Field:
Optometry and Vision Science
Document Type:
Academic Program Description
Department:
College of Health Sciences
Author:
University Faculty
Intended Audience:
Prospective and current students
Program Duration:
4 years
Total Credits:
121 semester hours
Core Courses:
Liberal Arts, College Requirements, Core Optometry Requirements
Practicum:
Year III–IV clinical practica
Technical Electives:
Healthcare and Clinical Research related
Course Sequence:
Recommended semester-by-semester plan provided
Accreditation:
Not specified
Year:
2025
Location:
Augusta, Maine, USA
Document Type:
Meeting minutes
Organization:
Maine Board of Optometry
Attendees:
Dr. Smith, O.D.; Eric Hebert, O.D.; James Murphy, Public Member; Timothy Rioux, O.D.; Todd Hamilton, O.D.; Tina Carpentier; Lisa Wilson
Topics Discussed:
Virtual eye exams, complaint letters, prescription scope, photobiomodulation, LD 1803 law, board complaints, board website and office space
Decisions Made:
Approval of October 3, 2025 minutes, new format for dismissal letters, Latisse prescription scope clarification, complaint dismissal
Next Meeting:
December 3, 2025
Document Type of Source:
Official organizational minutes
Official References:
Maine Optometry Laws and Rules
Year:
2014
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Document Type:
Meeting communiqué
Organization:
Optometry Board of Australia
Author:
Colin Waldron, Chair
Target Audience:
Optometrists and stakeholders in Australian health regulation
Key Topics:
Board decisions, Board nominations, consultation on blood-borne infectious diseases, registration standards, scheduled medicines guidelines
Deadline for Applications:
22 August 2014
Consultation Period End:
26 September 2014
Legal Proceedings Update:
Rescheduled to 1 December 2014
Related Websites:
www.optometryboard.gov.au, www.ahpra.gov.au, www.ocanz.org
Date:
March 17, 2023
Time:
3 p.m. Eastern Time
Type of Document:
Agenda / Information Bulletin
Organization:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Optometry Service
Audience:
VA Optometry Staff, Health Professions Trainees, and Related Personnel
Topics Covered:
Staff Positions, Employee Resources, Policies, Clinical Guidelines, Training Opportunities, Mental Health, Diversity, Whole Health, Committee Updates
Key Directives:
VHA Directive 1660.07, VHA Directive 1100.21, VHA Directive 1082
Training and Education:
AOA Clinical Practice Guidelines, ORMatch, ILEAD/COPE Approved Coursework, DoD TES Phase 2
Web Resources:
VA Optometry Intranet, VA Optometry Internet, Employee Assistance Program, NSP Fact Sheet, Suicide Prevention Resources
Regional Focus:
National, United States
Deadline Reminders:
ORMatch Rank Order Lists due March 17, 2023, Post-Match Applications start March 27, 2023
Highlights:
Women’s History Month observance, HRO Safety theme, Whole Health theme
Year:
2014
Region / city:
Australia
Topic:
Optometry, Professional Standards
Document Type:
Competency Standards
Author:
Kiely and Slater
Target Audience:
Optometrists, Optometry Students, Healthcare Professionals
Effective Period:
2014
Date of Approval:
2014
Date of Amendments:
Not specified
Institution:
Optometry Australia
Keywords:
Optometry, Competency, Clinical Decision Making, Evidence-Based Practice, Professional Ethics
Note:
Year
Organization / Institution:
Oregon Department of Education, Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
Chapter 74 Guide for Vocational/Career Administrator and Cooperative Education Coordinator Licensure
Year:
2020
Region / City:
Massachusetts
Topic:
Vocational Education, Licensure
Document Type:
Guide
Organization / Institution:
Massachusetts Department of Education
Author:
Massachusetts Department of Education
Target Audience:
Vocational administrators, educators, and applicants for licensure
Effective Period:
2020-2025
Approval Date:
2020
Date of Changes:
N/A
Institution:
Northern New Mexico College
Program:
Alternative Licensure Program
Document type:
Application form
Educational level:
K–12 teacher licensure
Teaching fields:
Elementary K–8; Secondary 7–12; Special Education K–12
Admission requirement:
Acceptance to Northern New Mexico College
Examinations referenced:
Praxis Entrance Exams
Degrees referenced:
Bachelor’s; Master’s; Doctoral
Background check requirement:
Yes
Supporting documents required:
Letter of Intent; Philosophy Statement; College transcripts; Letters of recommendation; Assurance Form; Background check confirmation
Submitting authority:
Coordinator of Student and Faculty Services or program advisor
Related authorities:
New Mexico Public Education Department
Source type:
Institutional administrative document
Note:
Year
Year:
2024
Region / City:
Louisiana
Subject:
Health License, Medical Ethics, Professional Conduct
Document Type:
Legal Form
Organization / Institution:
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Author:
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Target Audience:
Medical professionals seeking licensure in Louisiana
Validity Period:
Ongoing, as per licensing requirements
Approval Date:
June 13, 2024
Modification Date:
N/A
Year:
2024
Region / City:
Louisiana
Topic:
Medical Licensure
Document Type:
Affidavit
Organization / Institution:
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Author:
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Target Audience:
Physicians, Podiatrists
Period of Validity:
N/A
Approval Date:
N/A
Date of Amendments:
N/A