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Board reviews multiple trade‑name applications; approves three with conditions
Summary
The board approved several trade‑name applications for optometry practices, including Michael Parsons and Associates Eye Care Group PA, and granted conditional approvals for two others pending corporate documentation and clarifications of practicing doctors.
The Board of Examiners in Optometry reviewed and acted on multiple trade‑name applications for professional practices.
Michael Parsons and Associates Eye Care Group PA (Dr. Abbe) The board considered an application asking to approve the trade name Michael Parsons and Associates Eye Care Group PA. Board staff identified supporting documents submitted with the application, including proposed amendments to articles of incorporation and an assignment reflecting transfer of ownership interest to Dr. Abbe. Applicant counsel Diane Belquist appeared by video and noted the filing plan with the Secretary of State and the requirement to obtain a certificate of good standing from related licensing boards before filing. After questions about consistency of the submitted forms and whether the Board of Healing Arts would act on the related physician licensing steps, a motion to approve the trade name passed after discussion and a recorded affirmative voice vote. The board noted the approval should be conditioned on proper filing of the corporate amendment and any required certificates of good standing.
Lenexa Family Eye Care (Dr. Schreiber) Board members reviewed a second application for the trade name Lenexa Family Eye Care. Staff reported that the applicant had two LLCs on file with the Secretary of State, and one — "16/19 Investments" — is not a professional LLC and therefore cannot legally hold a practice that delivers optometry services. Members discussed options: remove the non‑professional LLC from the application or convert it to a professional corporation. The board approved the trade name contingent on the applicant either removing the 16/19 Investments LLC from the application or updating that entity to a professional corporation; staff was authorized to approve the final paperwork once the condition was met.
Family Eye Care Center (Dr. Riddell / Bridal) A third application for a Family Eye Care Center trade name was discussed. Board members raised questions about multiple LLCs associated with the applicant, whether the listed employees will work at the proposed location, and how multi‑site practices track approved trade names. The board approved the trade name pending clarifications on which doctors will practice at the location and confirmation that any corporate ownership will be under a professional entity. Board staff will follow up and report results at the next meeting.
Votes and procedural notes The trade‑name matters generated motions and seconds on the record; the transcript records voice votes and motion approvals for each application, with board members making and seconding motions and recording “aye” votes. Board counsel participated in executive‑session discussions earlier in the meeting about one application and rejoined the public record when votes were taken.
The board also discussed routine follow‑up tasks: requiring applicants to notify the board when additional optometrists are added at an approved location, and auditing the trade‑name list against online practice names and license renewals to ensure accuracy of public records.
