Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 069 - Board of Optometry
The Arkansas Administrative Code, Agency 069 – Board of Optometry governs the practice of optometry in Arkansas, including licensure, professional conduct, and the use of therapeutic drugs. Below is an overview of key rules and regulations:(law.cornell.edu)
🏛️ Agency Overview
The Arkansas State Board of Optometry is responsible for:
Licensing and regulating optometrists
Establishing standards for the practice of optometry
Ensuring public safety and welfare in optometric care
For more information, visit the official website: (healthy.arkansas.gov)
📘 Key Rules and Regulations
1. Rule 069.00.94-002 – Use of Therapeutic Drugs
Glaucoma Treatment Protocol: Optometrists must consult with an ophthalmologist and develop a written protocol before treating patients for glaucoma. The protocol should include assessments such as visual acuity, intraocular pressure, evaluation of the optic nerve, visual fields, and the anterior chamber angle. (regulations.justia.com)
License Renewal Deadline: The proposed change stipulates that license renewal fees must be received by the Board no later than 12:00 midnight on February 1 each year. The responsibility for timely renewal lies entirely with the license holder. (casetext.com)
2. Rule 069.00.06-001 – Unprofessional Conduct
Employment Restrictions: Accepting employment from an optometrist not licensed in Arkansas, or from an unlicensed person, firm, or corporation, is deemed unprofessional conduct. (regulations.justia.com)
Prohibited Practices: Engaging in the practice of optometry without a license, or employing unlicensed individuals to assist in the unlawful practice of optometry, is unlawful. (regulations.justia.com)
3. Rule 069.00.17-001 – Licensure by Endorsement
Eligibility: Individuals from other states may be issued licensure by endorsement if they meet certain criteria, including holding a license from a jurisdiction with standards equal to Arkansas, having practiced optometry for three of the past four years, and passing an Arkansas Jurisprudence examination. (casetext.com)
Application Requirements: Applicants must submit a fee, certification from all states where they have practiced, a certificate of good standing, and a copy of their therapeutic license. (casetext.com)
📅 Board Meetings
The Arkansas State Board of Optometry holds meetings at 1:30 p.m. at Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Suite 906, Little Rock, AR 72204. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:(healthy.arkansas.gov)
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