This page provides updates, notices, and guidance from the Oregon Board of Optometry, including meeting notices, licensing reminders, and continuing education information.
May 20, 2026 — New licensing system updates
Important information about license renewals, updating individual records, CE entry and carryover, biennial CE requirement due datess, payment receipts and CPR reporting.
Read the full updateMay 18, 2026 — Board request due to new licensing system transition
Important information about Board staff focusing on May and June renewals and waiting to contact staff if there's something that isn't due in the next two days.
Read the full updateApril 29, 2026 —Licensing system transition update
Important information about the Board's new licensing system transition. .
Read the full updateApril 8, 2026 — Licensing System Transition
Important information about the Board's new Licensing System transition plan.
April 2, 2026 — Board Recruiting for a New Public Member
Important information that the Board is recruiting a new public member.
Read the full updateMarch 12, 2026 — Upcoming Licensing System Update
Important information that the Board is contracting for a new licensing system..
January 28, 2026 — Board Scam Calls--Beware
Important information about scam calls that state that the caller is an employee or representative of the Board..
January 26, 2026 — Health Professional Wellness Tool
Important information about a new wellness tooll for health professionals..
January 12, 2026 — License renewal tips
Important information about how to renew your license in the electronic licensing system and avoid late renewal fees..
November 19, 2025 — OHA Langage Access training
Important information about OHA training for Language Access.
November 18, 2025 — DEA Scam Warning for Licensees
Important information about reported DEA-related scam activity targeting licensees, including how to recognize and respond to suspicious communications.
October 23, 2025 — License renewal tips and Compliance Reminders
Helpful reminders to support accurate license renewal, including CE entry guidance, system tips, fee deadlines, and compliance requirements.
September 25, 2025 — Meeting Notice and CE Reporting
Announcement of the upcoming Rules Advisory Committee meeting and guidance for reporting continuing education (CE) in the licensing portal.
September 17, 2025 —DEA Scam Warning for Licensees
Alert about reported scam calls targeting licensees and information on how to review and provide input on proposed administrative rules.
August 18, 2025 — Renewals and Compliance Reminders
Guidance to help licensees prepare for renewal, including CE reporting tips, system updates, and compliance reminders.
May 20, 2025 — Tools to Assist in License Renewals
General reminders for licensees, including updating contact information, using the licensing portal, and maintaining compliance requirements.
April 7, 2025 — Gabby Baune, new Administrative Coordinator
Announcement welcoming a new Administrative Coordinator and information on how to contact the Board for licensing and general support.
January 7, 2025 — How-to Videos
Start-of-year reminders to help licensees prepare for renewal, including CE guidance, portal updates, and compliance requirements.