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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:

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

Board of Optometry – Rulemaking Hearing – February 6, 2025

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Board determines on proposed revisions to Rule 1.13 – LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION – The purpose is to require recent competency in a manner approved by the Board.

Legislative Updates
Meeting Minutes