I support the corrected clarifying inclusion of optometrists and ophthalmologists in 22VAC45-51-10 definitions. 

To improve patient access, 22VAC45-51-40 should include optometrists. (ie. “… in the opinion of a qualified optometrist or ophthalmologist.”) Optometrists have a greater geographic distribution than ophthalmologists and are clinically trained in evaluating, diagnosing, and monitoring rapidly progressive eye conditions.