West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 14 - Optometry
Here’s a comprehensive overview of West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 14: Optometry, part of Title 14: Legislative Rules of the WV Board of Optometry:
📚 Structure & Series Overview
Agency 14 – Title 14 is organized into the following major series of rules (regulations.justia.com):
Series 14‑01 – Rules of the WV Board of Optometry (§ 14‑1‑1 to 14‑1‑19)
Series 14‑02 – Oral Pharmaceutical Certificate (§ 14‑2‑1 to 14‑2‑10)
Series 14‑03 – Contested Case Hearing Procedure (§ 14‑3‑1 to 14‑3‑10)
Series 14‑04 – Disciplinary & Complaint Procedures (§ 14‑4‑1 to 14‑4‑9)
Series 14‑05 – Schedule of Fees (§ 14‑5‑1 to 14‑5‑2)
Series 14‑06 – Interview Evaluation (§ 14‑6‑1 to 14‑6‑4)
Series 14‑07 – Administration & Board Meetings (§ 14‑7‑1 to 14‑7‑4)
Series 14‑08 – Licensure by Reciprocity (§ 14‑8‑1 to 14‑8‑3)
Series 14‑09 – Contact Lenses with Pharmaceutical Delivery (§ 14‑9‑1 to 14‑9‑4)
Series 14‑10 – Continuing Education (§ 14‑10‑1 to 14‑10‑8)
Series 14‑11 – Injectable Pharmaceutical Agents (§ 14‑11‑1 to 14‑11‑11)
Series 14‑12 – Optometric Telehealth Practice (§ 14‑12‑1 to 14‑12‑5)
Series 14‑14 – Eyelid Procedure Authority (§ 14‑14‑1 to 14‑14‑4) (law.cornell.edu)
✅ Status & Recent Activity
The Series 14‑01 through 14‑05, 14‑08, 14‑10 are currently active, with 14‑05 (Schedule of Fees) and 14‑02 (Oral Pharmaceutical Certificate) recently updated as of May 9, 2024 .
The Board invited public comments on revisions to Series 14‑1, 14‑2, 14‑5, 14‑8, and 14‑10 during an open comment period ending July 10, 2025 (optometry.wv.gov).
⚖️ Key Rule Summaries
Series 14‑01 – Board Rules
Covers practice definitions, licensure requirements, scope of practice, and standards of conduct (law.cornell.edu).
Series 14‑02 – Oral Pharmaceutical Certificate
Outlines criteria for certification to prescribe oral medications, including required education and supervision provisions (regulations.justia.com).
Series 14‑05 – Fees
Lists licensure, renewal, certification, and other administrative fees applicable to optometrists (apps.sos.wv.gov).
Series 14‑08 – Licensure by Reciprocity
Specifies conditions for granting WV optometry licenses based on credentials from other states (optometry.wv.gov).
Series 14‑10 – Continuing Education
Sets forth required continuing education hours, acceptable course types, and reporting standards (regulations.justia.com).
Series 14‑12 – Telehealth
Establishes guidelines for optometric telehealth, including privacy, documentation, and patient consent protocols .
Series 14‑14 – Eyelid Procedures
Defines which eyelid procedures may be performed by optometrists and under what conditions .
💡 Scope of Practice & Legal Foundations
Per W. Va. Code § 30‑8‑1 et seq., practicing optometry without a license is unlawful. Licensees are prohibited from working within commercial retail settings unless in separate premises and must follow strict definitions regarding practice locations (wvlegislature.gov).
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