The role of the Prince Edward Island College of Optometrists is to regulate the practice of optometry by promoting a high standard of oculo-visual care to protect the public’s welfare.

The functions performed by the Prince Edward Island College of Optometrists to achieve this are:

1. Prescribing educational standards and proficiency qualifications required for licensure as an optometrist;
2. Examining the qualifications, credentials, and competency of candidates applying for licensure as optometrists;
3. Granting licenses to practice optometry;
4. Keeping the official register of persons entitled to practice optometry;
5. Governing the practice of optometry by adopting and promoting adherence to professional ethical guidelines and standards of quality practice;
6. Receiving and investigating complaints against optometrists and disciplining optometrists in regard to professional competency and conduct.