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 Ended on 10/25/2024
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10/24/24  8:38 pm
Commenter: Heather Gitchell, OD

Support Regulations as Presented
 

The certification requirements in the proposed regulations are more than adequate to ensure competency and public safety. It is important to remember that these procedures are not new to optometrists; they are being done safely and effectively by qualified optometrists across the country.

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