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Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers

 

The new Web site for the Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers is now available at the following link:

http://bod.ky.gov

This site will not be updated as of June 23, 2009.

The 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.

 

Online License Renewal

Online Verification of Licensure / Certification

Laws and Regulations Booklet

Please be aware that it is your responsibility to keep the board notified of any address or name changes.  Failure to do so may result in delays in the licensing process.
Board Members

Granville Smith, Chair Melanie Abner, Secretary
Dr. John R. Gleason Debra J. Bertke
Dr. Mark Anthony Jacobs

2009 Meeting Schedule

January 21 9:00 a.m. Board Meeting
March 18

10:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Board Meeting

Practical Exam

May 13 9:00 a.m. Board Meeting
July 15

10:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Board Meeting

Practical Exam

September 16 9:00 a.m. Board Meeting
November 18

10:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Board Meeting

Practical Exam


Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers Associations:

Society of Dispensing Opticians of Kentucky
P.O. Box 24214
Lexington, KY 40524-4214
Phone: (859) 273-6469
http://www.gosdok.com

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
www.abo-ncle.org



 

 

Additional Information
  Applications & Forms

KRS & KARs
 

Contact Information
 

Carla Claypool, Board Administrator
O:  (502) 564-3296 x227
Fax:  (502) 564-4818
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) 696-5627
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 6/23/2009
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