This board regulates optometry in New Jersey. Optometrists have the authority to prescribe corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses. The board licenses optometrists and preceptors and certifies those who may utilize therapeutic pharmaceutical agents. Inquiries or complaints may be forwarded to Ms. Susan Gartland, Executive Director, Board of Optometrists, PO Box 45012, Newark, NJ 07101,(973) 504-6440.

NJ Healthcare Profile

Current Members List

Frequently Asked Questions

Information Regarding Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance Premium Assistance Fund

Consumer Alert

Optometry CE Credit hour requirements

Board Meetings

• Meeting Dates
• Minutes
• Agendas

Online Services

• Change-of-Address Form
• Complaint Form
• Optometrist Licensee Directory

N.J.P.B. "Uniform Prescription Blanks Programs" Approved Vendor List

• HTML version
• Adobe acrobat PDF version

Rules

• Optometrists Laws [pdf 80K]
• Optometrists Regulations [pdf 164K]
• Uniform Enforcement Act [pdf 68K]
• Licensee Duty to Cooperate [pdf 20K]
• Proposals
• Adoptions