State Board of Optometry
3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335
Phone: (573) 751-0814
Fax: (573) 751-8216
Email: optometry@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/optometrists.asp
Director: Brian Barnett
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 336.130
Department: Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
Mission:
The Missouri State Board of Optometry develops, enhances and supports a regulatory environment for industries, professionals and consumers that maintains security, service, integrity and stability, while fostering a flexible and progressive approach toward the future.
Function:
The Missouri State Board of Optometry licenses qualified optometrists; approves post-graduate education required for re-licensure; certifies qualified optometrists in the administration of pharmaceutical agents; approves professional optometry corporations; establishes standards of professional conduct; investigates consumer and patient complaints; and disciplines optometrists for violations of the optometry statutes and/or regulations.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 3
Location of meetings: Jefferson City/Lake Ozark area, Kansas City, and St. Louis
Duration of meetings: 1 day
Total time commitment: 8 to 20 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 6
Appointed members: 6
Term length: 5 years
Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $50 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 5 members must be professional members and 1 must be a public member
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes