Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
 
Board
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Provisions of Services in Vocational Rehabilitation [22 VAC 45 ‑ 51]
Action Amend regulations for clarity and update
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 3/11/2016
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2/12/16  2:41 pm
Commenter: Christine Cook, O.D., F.A.A.O., The Eye Specialists, Ltd.

Optometrists should be included in the wording of 22VAC45-51-40 Eligibility for Voc Rehab
 

The wording should be amended to include optometrists.  We are trained to diagnose and manage eye diseases and visual impairments, and with regard to assessing a patient's needs a outfitting him with devices to aid those with low vision, we are more uniquely qualified than our ophthalmological colleagues.  Including Optometry also expands access to services for Virginians.  Please consider amending the language.  Thank you.

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