The Optometry Examining Board is created under
Wis. Stat. § 15.405(8) and has authority as outlined in
Wis. Stat. ch. 449.
Members
The members of the Optometry Examining Board are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve four-year terms. The Board consists of five licensed optometrists and two public members.
| Member | Officer | Member Type | Term Expiration |
|---|
| Schulz, Robert C. | Chairperson | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2020*
|
Sterling, John L.
| Vice Chairperson
| Optometrist Member
| 7/1/2025
|
Clark, Jeffrey J.
| Secretary | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2023
|
Jinkins, Mark A.
|
| Public Member
| 7/1/2016*
|
Slaby, Lisa L.
| | Optometrist Member | 7/1/2023 |
Sorce, Peter I.
| | Public Member | 7/1/2023 |
Wilson, Emmylou
| | Optometrist Member
| 7/1/2023
|
*Board members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until their successor is confirmed by the Senate.
Announcements
Please review the following update:
NTSB Information on Risk of Pilot Impairment
On March 16, 2017, the Board adopted the
Best Practices for Prescribing Controlled Substances Guidelines.
On May
27, 2021 the Board reviewed and affirmed the "Best
Practices for Prescribing Controlled Substances Guidelines" document adopted on
March 16, 2017 is still valid.
Last updated: 8/19/2021