The Virginia Board of Optometry consists of a 6-member Board as well as administrative, licensing, discipline, and support staff.
We regulate TPA-Certified Optometrists.
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
Documents that provide guidance to interpret or implement statutes or the agency's rules or regulations.
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Scam Alert
The Department of Health Professions (DHP) has been made aware that some licensees have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from one of our licensing boards or another agency
Fri, Feb 16, 2024 9:00 AM
Board Meeting
Board Room 3
Fri, May 17, 2024 9:00 AM
Board of Optometry Informal Conferences
Training Room 2
Fri, Jul 12, 2024 9:00 AM
Board Meeting
Board Room 3
More information on the Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Optometry
optbd@dhp.virginia.gov | Contact the Board
Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director
Gerald R. Neidigh, Jr., O.D., President
