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The State Board of Optometry regulates the practice of optometry in Colorado. The Board does not regulate eye clinics or opticians. Board activities include licensing optometrists, investigating complaints against optometrists and the unlicensed practice of optometry, and enforcing disciplinary actions against violators of the Optometric Practice Act and Board Rules. The Board is made up of seven members: five licensed optometrists and two public members.
Program Information
- Program/Board Members
Karen Phelan, Program Director
State Board of Optometry
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-7764 | Email: dora_optometryboard@state.co.us
Regulation History:
- 1913: The Colorado State Board of Optometric Examiners was created, which is now the State Board of Optometry
To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.
Board Members:
- Colleen Daywalt, Public Member, President
Public Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2029 - Karen Higashi-Reynolds, O.D., Vice President
Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2026 - Rupa Patel, O.D.
Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2028 - Charles Philpy, O.D.
Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2028 - Rachel DeDeyn, Public Member
Public Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2028 - Katherine Bond, O.D.
Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2029 - Jessica Schuman, O.D.
Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2029
- Public Notices
There are currently no public notices available. Check back often for updates and review the program calendar for other public meetings.
- Legislative Updates
The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates more than 550,000 licensees, certificate holders and registrants. Each year, the General Assembly passes legislation directly impacting those populations. Many bills then require rulemaking or other policy updates by the Division or Boards in order to implement these changes. All relevant bills from the most recent legislative session have been combined onto a single webpage for easy access here. We encourage all licensees to read all bills directly impacting their profession(s). You may access the individual bills and summaries by visiting the link below:
- Meeting Minutes