The board works to protect Oregonians from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of optometry. There are five governor-appointed members: four are licensed optometrists and one is a public member. Members serve three-year terms and oversee the agency and its functions. The board is assisted by two full-time staff who help board members enforce the agency’s laws and rules. There are currently about 1,200 active and inactive licensed optometrists in Oregon. Oregonians can submit online complaints to the board for review if they believe an optometrist has breached Oregon law or given an improper standard of care. The board does not handle fee disputes.

Mailing Address:  ​ 1500 Liberty St. SE, Suite 210, Salem 97302​

General Email: Shelley.g.Hanson@obo.oregon.gov

Contact: Shelley Hanson, Executive Director

Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for Optometry Board​

Statutory Authority: ORS Chapter 683

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The following are selected abbreviated listings from the holdings of the Oregon State Archives. Additional records may be available. These records may be viewed free of charge at the State Archives Building in Salem.

 

Title: Minutes

Dates: 1943-1956

Cubic Ft.: .1

 

Title: Rosters

Dates: 1906-1955

Cubic Ft.: .1​