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What are the possible outcomes of the complaint?

Updated by OOB

Upon receiving a complaint, the OOB will review and decide on the following outcomes –


  1. Dismiss if there are no merits;

  2. Refer for a formal inquiry if necessary, which will be held by an inquiry committee as appointed by OOB; or

  3. Mete out any one or more of the disciplinary measures to the registered optometrist or optician below

    a. Censure;

    b. Impose a penalty not exceeding $10,000;

    c. Order that the registration be subject to such conditions as may be imposed by the Board for a period not exceeding 3 years;

    d. Suspend registration for a period not exceeding 3 years;

    e. Cancel registration.

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Complaints against Registered Optometrists or Opticians

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