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The Board of Examiners in Optometry is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. The board consists of four optometrists and one public member. Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature.

The board adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of optometry in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. The board meets once a year and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas and minutes are available from the licensing examiner and will be posted to this website once prepared.

Professions Regulated by the Board

a. Optometrist
b. Pharmaceutical Agent Endorsement

License Applications

Application for Optometry License, #08-4232, Revised 09/03/09.
Biennial Optometry License Renewal Application, #08-4202, Revised 11/04/08
This form may be completed online with Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or higher, then printed, signed and mailed.

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the board to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.72 and regulations 12 AAC 48 specifically govern the practice of optometry. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Optometry interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.

Board of Examiners in Optometry Statutes and Regulations AS 08.72 and regulations 12 AAC 48.

Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions.

Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions.

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of optometry practice in other states.

Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry

NBEO-National Board of Examiners in Optometry

Contact Information

Connie Petz
Licensing Examiner
Telephone: (907) 465-2580
Fax: (907) 465-2974
E-mail: connie.petz@alaska.gov
Address: P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99801-0806

Investigations/Complaints

To file a complaint or to bring a matter pertaining to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional to the attention of our investigative staff, please send an email to: investigations@alaska.gov

 


 

 
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Applications may be viewed and printed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, please click on the Adobe logo and download the free software now. If you are unable to view or download an application, please contact us by telephone or e-mail. Providing your complete mailing address will enable us to mail you the application.

Other application forms may be mailed to you or picked up at a division office. Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the division with the appropriate fees.

 
 

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