Illinois Compiled Statutes
225 ILCS 80/1 (2026)
The practice of optometry in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest
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(225 ILCS 80/1)
(from Ch. 111, par. 3901)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)
Sec. 1.
The practice of optometry in the State of Illinois is hereby
declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject
to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared
to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of
optometry as defined in this Act, merit and receive the confidence of the
public, and that only qualified persons be authorized to practice optometry
in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best
carry out these subjects and purposes.
(Source: P.A. 85-896.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases, 1994–1997 · leading case: Simers v. Bickers, 632 N.E.2d 219 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. 1994).
Simers v. Bickers, 632 N.E.2d 219 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. 1994). “The jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant both on the negligence count and under the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 80/1 et seq. (West 1992)). The original trial resulted in a hung jury and the case was returned to the trial call.”
Akmakjian v. Dep't of Prof'l Reg., 679 N.E.2d 783 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. 1997). “The interview was beyond the procedural protections provided for in the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 80/1 et seq. (West 1992)). Bass, 274 Ill.”
People v. Stults, 683 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 1997). “In addition, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 80/1 et seq. (West 1996)) indicates that an optometric assistant may perform functions under the supervision of a licensed optometrist.”
People v. Stults, No. 2-96-0946 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. July 18, 1997). “In addition, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 80/1 et seq. (West 1996)) indicates that an optometric assistant may perform functions under the supervision of a licensed optometrist.”
Akmakjian v. Dep't of Prof'l Reg., No. 1-96-1177 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. Apr. 15, 1997). “The interview was beyond the procedural protections provided for in the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 80/1 et seq. (West 1992)). Bass, 274 Ill.”
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