Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Optometry
 
chapter
Regulations of the Virginia Board of Optometry [18 VAC 105 ‑ 20]
Action Regulations for laser surgery certifications
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ends 10/25/2024
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9/25/24  12:37 pm
Commenter: Adam Parker

Support optometry regs
 

Please support the optometric laser regulations as currently presented. They were developed collaboratively with input from both optometrists and ophthalmologists. Optometrists are thoroughly educated, trained, and certified to perform these procedures. Additionally, in-office laser procedures by optometrists are already permitted in 12 states, with over 146,000 procedures performed nationwide. Supporting the regulations as written will ensure consistent and safe practice standards.

Thank you for your consideration.

Regards,
Adam Parker, OD 

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