Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Hawaii Board of Optometry
What This Board Does
The Hawaii Board of Optometry licenses optometrists and regulates the practice of optometry in the state, including prescribing authority for topical and oral medications within the scope of optometric practice. It reviews applications, administers examinations, investigates complaints, and takes disciplinary action against licensees. The board periodically updates scope-of-practice rules to reflect advances in optometric care.
Why You Should Care
Optometrists in Hawaii are regulated by this board, which ensures practitioners who examine your eyes and prescribe corrective lenses or treat eye conditions meet state licensing standards. Consumers can verify a practitioner's license status and file complaints through the board.