Florida Board of Opticianry

Welcome to the State of Florida's Online Resource for Optician, Apprentice Optician & Optical Establishment Licensing, Renewal and Information.

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HB 975’s New Background Screening Requirement

HB 975’s New Background Screening Requirement

Complete your background screening early to avoid delays in licensure.
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The MQA FY 2024-2025 Quarter Two Performance Report is Out!

The MQA FY 2024-2025 Quarter Two Performance Report is Out!

Announcing MQA’s FY 2024-25
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A Tool to Report Health Care Provider Complaints

A Tool to Report Health Care Provider Complaints

The Complaint Portal is a way for consumers to find the correct agency to submit health care complaints in an electronic and secure format.

Honoring Service Beyond the Uniform

Honoring Service Beyond the Uniform

See how MQA streamlines licensure for those who have sacrificed the most and explore veteran stories, military licensure trends, and more!

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View Our Full Calendar of Upcoming Meetings

The Florida Board of Opticianry meets periodically throughout the year. The full board meetings include disciplinary cases, licensure approvals, correspondence items, committee reports, policy discussion items and other necessary board action.

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Fri 29

Date:
August 29, 2025
Location:
Telephone Conference Call @ 2:00pm EST
Meet Me #:
850-792-1375
Participation Code:
738 499 971#

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Access to applications, forms, regulations, and more.

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Continuing Education

Locate board approved CE Courses for your profession.

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Background Screening

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