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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee to apply? Do I need a current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card? I have a current license in another state. Do I have to serve an internship for Delaware licensure? Do I need continuing education (CE) to renew my license? Answers   What is the fee to apply? Answer: See Fee Schedule. […]

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Fee Schedule

Fees for License Applications Application fees and other miscellaneous fees for this profession are listed below. All fees are now securely processed in DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). DELPROS has a shopping cart concept, which conveniently allows you to pay for your applications and services at one time or individually with a credit or […]

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Forms

Applications and requests for services (referred to as Service Requests) are processed in DELPROS, our online licensing portal. DELPROS provides you with instructions for submitting the forms required to complete a license application or service request. The submission method depends on the type of form. Some forms you can upload directly to your application or […]

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Board Members

Daniel Baruffi, O.D.,President Katherine Miller, O.D., Vice President Joseph Nestlerode, Public Member, Secretary Tara Yerkes, O.D., Professional Member Margaret Prouse, Ed.D, Public Member

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Board of Examiners in Optometry

Objective and Function The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Examiners in Optometry is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, the Board develops standards for […]

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License Renewal

Information About Renewals Optometry licenses expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025). A few months before the expiration date of your license, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access your online renewal application in DELPROS, our online portal. To […]

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Controlled Substances Registration – Optometrists

This webpage applies only to Optometrists. If you have any other license or registration, please see the page pertaining to your profession as shown below: If you are an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or have a Nursing Military Registration or a Nursing Interstate Telehealth Registration, seeĀ Controlled Substances Registration – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. If you […]

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