Optometry Statutes, Rules & Resources

The Board of Optometry, together with the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), provide governance, oversight and enforcement for your profession. This page contains detailed information regarding applicable statutes and rules as well as additional resources.

Statutes & Rules

• Optometry Statutes
• Statutes Governing all Professions
• Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain
• Administrative Rules
• Emergency Rules for Remote Hearings
• Administrative Rules for Assessment of Professional Credentials Obtained Outside the United States
• Policy: Interpretation of Rule 2.3
• Policy: Interpretation of Rule 3.4 Regarding Remote CE
• 2023 Vermont Optometric Scope of Practice Legislative Report

Resources

• COPE Extends Temporary Rules Modification
• ASCO - Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
• HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• New opioid overutilization policies, Effective January 1, 2019. CMS Tip Sheet and Prescriber's Guide:
• CMS Tip Sheet
• Prescriber's Guide
• Click here for changes to your profession effective July 1, 2019
• Course Provider Fee Exemption
• Emergency Rule on Zohydro Click here for more information
• Notice of Required Continuing Education Regarding Controlled Substances

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