West Plains optometrist re-appointed to state board

Dr. Scott Ream, of West Plains, was reappointed to the State Board of Optometry by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, the governor’s office announced this month. 

 

Dr. Ream has been the owner and primary optometrist of Scott Ream Optometry for nearly 40 years. He remains an active member in the field of optometry, serving as the president of the Missouri Optometric Foundation and as the past president of the Missouri Optometric Association.

 

Ream has served on the state board for five years, he told Howell County News. He will remain in the board presidency position since his reappointment. According to Ream, the purpose of the board is to protect the health and safety of Missourians with regard to optometry. The board new licenses new optometrists, investigates complaints and administers any disciplinary actions. 

 

Dr. Ream earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Optometry.