Optometric Licensing and Disciplinary Board

Optometrists came under the jurisdiction of the Department upon its creation in 1917. Optometry includes the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the human eye and its appendages without the use of surgery. The Board is composed of seven members appointed by the Secretary, consisting of five licensed optometrists, one faculty member with the Illinois College of Optometry, and one public member. The Board is charged with providing expert knowledge and advice on disciplinary matters and professional performance and conduct. For more information on this profession, see the internet page for the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry.

Mark Esarey, O.D. | Charleston
Charlotte F. Nielsen O.D. | Grayslake
Valerie Sims-Rucker | Olympia Fields
M. Brian Sehy | Effingham | Vice Chairperson
Chelsey Marie Moore | Chatham
John Gialousakis | Hinsdale
Melissa Anne Suckow | Chicago

Meeting and Agenda on March 21, 2024 - Cancelled
Meeting and Agenda on September 21, 2023 - Cancelled
Meeting and Agenda on March 16, 2023
Meeting and Agenda on September 15, 2022 - Cancelled
Meeting and Agenda on May 19, 2022 - Cancelled
Meeting and Agenda on March 17, 2022 - Cancelled

Meeting Minutes on September 16, 2021
Meeting Minutes on May 20, 2021
Meeting Minutes on March 18, 2021
Meeting Minutes on January 21, 2021
Meeting Minutes on November 19, 2020
Meeting Minutes on September 17, 2020
Meeting Minutes on May 28, 2020
Meeting Minutes on March 12, 2020
Meeting Minutes on January 16, 2020
Meeting Minutes on November 21, 2019
Meeting Minutes on September 19, 2019
Meeting Minutes on May 16, 2019
Meeting Minutes on January 17, 2019