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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 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-7764  |  Email: dora_optometryboard@state.co.us

 

Board Members:

  • Donna Ellinger, O.D., President
    Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2024

  • Lewis Cutter, O.D. Vice President
    Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2022

  • Kerry Jarvis, O.D.
    Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2024

  • Tuesday Nicole Hennessy, O.D.
    Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2025

  • Kyle Treick, O.D.
    Optometrist Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2025

  • Colleen Daywalt, Public Member
    Public Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2025

  • Carmen Beery, Public Member
    Public Member | Term Expires: April 15, 2024

Public Notices

 

Joint Stakeholder Meeting - July 23, 2021

The Division of Professions and Occupations held a VIRTUAL Joint Stakeholder Meeting to receive feedback on the implementation of Colorado House Bill 21-1276 (Concerning the prevention of substance use disorders), and subsequent proposed draft rules.

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - May 20, 2021

The State Board of Optometry will hold a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide feedback before the Board considers adopting revisions to Rule 1.26 and Appendix A, to correct language in the rule that conflicts with portions of the statute in section 12-30-115, C.R.S., of Colorado Senate Bill 20-102 (Concerning required disclosures to patients regarding formal actions based on sexual misconduct).

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - November 12, 2020

The State Board of Optometry held a virtual Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to consider adopting a new rule to implement Colorado Senate Bill 20-102 (Concerning required disclosures to patients regarding formal actions based on sexual misconduct).

Joint Stakeholder Meeting - July 1, 2020

The Board of Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of Optometry, Colorado Podiatry Board, State Physical Therapy Board, and State Board of Veterinarian Medicine (Boards) held a VIRTUAL Joint Stakeholder Meeting for the Boards to receive feedback on the adoption of the Emergency Licensing Rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Governor’s Executive Order D 2020 038.

Legislative Updates
Meeting Minutes

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