Optometrists have been safely performing laser procedures in certain states for numerous decades.   Optometrists are experts in this field and are extremely well qualified to perform laser procedures.  Studies show optometrists safely and effectively perform these laser procedures.   Clinically hundreds of thousands of patients have benefitted from laser procedures performed by optometrists.   Virginia citizens are going to be extremely well cared for by optometrists performing laser procedures.   I support the laser regulations as presented without changes.