Board

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The Nevada State Board of Optometry was created by the Nevada Legislature in 1913 to protect the health and safety of Nevadans through the regulation and oversight of the practice of optometry in the State.
The five-member Board consists of four licensed optometrists and one representative of the general public. The Board operates through its two-person staff to license optometrists, investigate alleged violations of Nevada’s statutes and regulations applicable to the practice of optometry, and, when the Board finds violations have occurred, enforces discipline against violators.

Board Info

The members of the Nevada State Board of Optometry are appointed by the Governor and serve three-year terms. The Board president is elected by the members and holds office for one year.

Current Board Members
Mariah L. Smith, O.D., President
Optometrist Member, Washoe County
Original appointment date – 11/1/2016
Term end-date – 10/31/2028

Jeffrey K. Austin, O.D., Vice President
Optometrist Member, Clark County
Original appointment date – 11/1/2020
Term end-date – 10/31/2026

Julie C. Alamo-Leon, O.D.
Optometrist Member, Clark County
Original appointment date – 3/1/2024
Term end-date – 10/31/2027

Sally Balecha
Public Member, Clark County
Original appointment date – 7/1/2024
Term end-date – 6/30/2027

Dan Lyons, O.D.
Optometrist Member, Washoe County
Original appointment date – 10/1/2025
Term end-date – 9/30/2028

Staff:
Adam Schneider, Esq., Executive Director
Nancy Padilla, Licensing Manager

Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes

Board Funding

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