Maryland Optometry Board Centennial 2014

Maryland Optometry Board Centennial 2014 The Board of Examiners in Optometry was created in 1914. It is composed of five optometrist members and two consumer members appointed by the Governor.

It is composed of five optometrist members and two consumer members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Board is mandated to regulate the practice of optometry in Maryland and to ensure the delivery of vision services by qualified optometrists. It is the responsibility of the Board to:
Credential and approve applicants for licens

ure
Participate in administration of national licensing examination
Certify optometrists to use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents in practice of optometry
Promulgate and adopt regulations to govern the practice of optometry in Maryland
Monitor continuing education programs
Investigate complaints against licensees concerning alleged violations of the law and conduct hearings concerning these violations
Discipline licensees found to be in violation of the law
Optometrists provide primary eye care to the majority of Maryland’s citizens. The Board serves the citizens of Maryland by ensuring that this vision care is provided by qualified practitioners.

On Wednesday, February 5, 2014, Jo Anne Brilliant, O.D, Board President, gave testimony to the Senate regarding SB 587.
02/06/2014

On Wednesday, February 5, 2014, Jo Anne Brilliant, O.D, Board President, gave testimony to the Senate regarding SB 587.

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01/30/2014

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