State Board of Optometry
3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335
Phone: (573)-751-0814
Fax: (573)-751-8216
Email: optometry@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/optometrists.asp
Director: Brian Barnett
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 336.130
Department:
Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
Mission:
The Missouri State Board of Optometry develops, enhances and supports a regulatory environment for industries, professionals and consumers that maintains security, service, integrity and stability, while fostering a flexible and progressive approach toward the future.
Function:
The Missouri State Board of Optometry licenses qualified optometrists; approves post-graduate education required for re-licensure; certifies qualified optometrists in the administration of pharmaceutical agents; approves professional optometry corporations; establishes standards of professional conduct; investigates consumer and patient complaints; and disciplines optometrists for violations of the optometry statutes and/or regulations.
SubCommittees:
none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
3
Location of meetings:
Jefferson City/Lake Ozark area, Kansas City, and St. Louis
Duration of meetings:
1 day
Preparation time for meetings:
Total time commitment:
8 to 20 hours
Details on Members
Total members:
6
Appointed members:
6
Term length:
5 years
Compensation:
Members receive a per diem not to exceed $50 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
5 members must be professional members and 1 must be a public member
Political Requirements:
no
Geographic Requirements:
no
Senate Consent Required:
Yes
Members
Dr. Carrie T. Hruza
Professional Member 1
St. Louis
Term begins: Oct 31, 2011
Term expires: Jun 30, 2014
Dr. James E. Bureman
Professional Member 2
Springfield
Term begins: Jul 3, 2007
Term expires: Jun 30, 2011
Dr. Donald Vanderfeltz
Professional Member 3
California
Term begins: Feb 16, 2011
Term expires: Jun 30, 2013
Dr. Kyle Edward Brost
Professional Member 4
Cape Girardeau
Term begins: Mar 7, 2014
Term expires: Jun 30, 2015
Dr. Kurt W. Finklang
Professional Member 5
Troy
Term begins: Sep 23, 2010
Term expires: Jun 30, 2012
Vacant Slot
Public Member