Last verified against the Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers (opens in a new tab). Sources: Board page + state law (2 sources).
Yes. Kentucky licenses opticians through the Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers. We checked the board’s official website on Oct 8, 2026; confirm current rules with the board before applying. ABO and NCLE are national certifications; they are not a state license by themselves.
See Kentucky’s official board page (opens in a new tab)
Kentucky at a glance
| Licensed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| License types | Ophthalmic dispenser license |
| What the board’s page says about exams | Board “examines and licenses all eligible candidates”; posts a “Memo Regarding ABO and NCLE Practical Exams” (we haven’t reviewed it yet) |
| Board | Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers (opens in a new tab) |
| Verified | Oct 8, 2026 · Board page + state law (2 sources) |
Details not yet verified
We’ve confirmed on the board’s official website that Kentucky licenses opticians, but we haven’t yet verified which exams, training routes, or renewal rules apply. Check the Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers (opens in a new tab) directly.
What state law says
- KRS 326.030 (Licenses required) (opens in a new tab): No person may practice ophthalmic dispensing without a license as an ophthalmic dispenser (or as a physician, osteopath, or optometrist).
- KRS 326.040 (Issuance of license; examinations) (opens in a new tab): A license requires two years of supervised training or graduation from an accepted school, and passing an examination approved by the board.
Official sources
- https://bod.ky.gov/ (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- KRS 326.030 (Licenses required) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- KRS 326.040 (Issuance of license; examinations) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)