What's Being Discussed

• Disciplinary matter: The Board will review a settlement agreement involving the optometry license of Dr. Gregory Y.G. Young (Case OPT 2025-6-L).
• License applications: The Board will consider ratifying newly approved licenses for five optometrists and one therapeutic pharmaceutical agent (TPA) certification.
• Continuing education: Two new course approval requests will be reviewed — a Hawaii Optometric Association virtual CE session and a course on collaborative care in cataract and oculofacial surgery.
• Proposed law change: The Board will discuss a proposed amendment to state law (§459-7) that would give the Board authority to conduct audits of licensees.
• Board leadership: Members will elect officer(s) for the Board.
• Next meeting: The Board will confirm its next meeting date of November 9, 2026.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting
• Final order on the disciplinary settlement for Dr. Young
• Ratification of new optometry licenses
• Approval of continuing education courses
• Discussion and possible action on the proposed audit authority amendment
• Election of Board officer(s)

Who Should Pay Attention

• Licensed optometrists in Hawaii — especially those affected by continuing education requirements or the proposed audit authority change
• Optometry students and new applicants seeking licensure in Hawaii
• Continuing education providers seeking Board approval for their courses
• Members of the public who receive eye care services from licensed optometrists

The meeting is open to the public in person in Honolulu or virtually via Zoom. Written testimony may be submitted to optometry@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting.