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Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers

Board Seal: Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic DispensersThe purpose of the Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of ophthalmic dispensing. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality. The board conducts formal hearings when necessary and prosecutes by due process any violators of KRS 326.

The board is a self-supporting agency and receives no general fund tax appropriation.  It is funded entirely through fees assessed for licensing its professionals.

Board Members

Granville Smith, Chair Melanie Abner, Secretary
Dr. John R. Gleason Charlotte Whittaker
Dr. Kevin Stallard

2010 Board Meeting Schedule

Jan. 20, 2010 9 a.m. Board Meeting
March 17, 2010 10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Board Meeting
Practical Exam
May 19, 2010 9 a.m. Board Meeting
July 21, 2010 10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Board Meeting
Practical Exam
Sept. 15, 2010 9 a.m. Board Meeting
Nov. 17, 2010 10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Board Meeting
Practical Exam

Professional Associations

Society of Dispensing Opticians of Kentucky
P.O. Box 24214
Lexington, KY 40524-4214
Phone: 859-273-6469
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American Board of Opticianry (ABO) National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE)
6506 Loisdale Road, Suite 209
Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: 703-719-5800
Fax: 703-719-9144
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Contact Information
 

Carla Claypool,
Board Administrator
Office: 502-564-3296, ext. 227
Fax: 502-696-4960
E-mail:  Carla.claypool@ky.gov

J. Michael West,
Board Counsel
Office of the Attorney General
Capitol Building, Suite 118
700 Capitol Avenue
Frankfort, KY  40601
Office: 502-696-5635
Fax: 502-564-6801
E-mail: Michael.west@ag.gov

Send regular mail to:
P.O. Box 1360
Frankfort, KY 40602

Send overnight mail to:
911 Leawood Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601

 

Last Updated 2/5/2010
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