FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. Do I need continuing education to renew my license?
2. Do I need to have a current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card?
3. What is the fee to apply?
4. Are Board meetings open to the public?
5. Can I get a temporary license?
6. Is there an examination?

Question: Do I need continuing education to renew my license?

Answer: Yes. All licensees are required to acquire 12 hours of continuing education every two years. All therapeutic licensed optometrist must acquire an additional 12 continuing education hours of therapeutics and management of ocular disease courses for a total of 24 hours.

Question: Do I need to have a current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card?

Answer: Yes. In order to obtain and maintain your license, you must have a current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card for Adult and Child.

Question: What is the fee to apply?

Answer: The fee payable with your application depends on the month in which you apply. See Fee Schedule.

Question: Are Board meetings open to the public?

Answer: Yes. All meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted in advance. For a schedule of the meetings, see Meeting Calendar.

Question: Can I get a temporary license?

Answer: The Board of Examiners in Optometry may grant a temporary license to any candidate who has successfully passed the written examination. The temporary license shall be issued only for the duration of the internship, which is a period of six months.

Question: Is there an examination?

Answer: Yes. You may contact the National Board of Examiners in Optometry at (301) 652-5192 to schedule this exam.