Nebraska State Board of Optometry

A license is required to practice optometry in Nebraska. An optometrist examines, diagnoses and treats conditions of the visual system.

Nebraska Health & Human Services System
Board of Optometry
P. O. Box 94986
301 Centennial Mall South, (14th and M Street), 1st Floor
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
Phone: (402) 471-2118
Fax: (402) 471-8614
E-mail: DHHS Office of Medical and Specialized Health
DHHS.MedicalOffice@nebraska.gov

NEBRASKA BOARD OF OPTOMETRY BOARD MEMBERS

Name and Address

Board Office

Effective Date of First Term

Current Term Expires

Linda J. Heiden
Bertrand, NE 68927-0037

Public Member

12/01/2019

11/30/2024

Jeffrey W. Pape, OD
3610 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701

Chair, Optometrist Member

12/01/2010

11/30/2020

Robert S. Vandervort, OD
Nicholas Street, Suite 275
Omaha, NE 68114

Vice-Chair, Optometrist Member

09/16/2013

11/30/2024

Ted R. Vorhies, OD
651 North 66th Street, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68505

Optometrist Member

12/01/2016

11/30/2021