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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10/25/24  10:06 am
Commenter: Vicki Farmer

Support in-office lasers by doctors of optometry
 

As a resident of one of the 12 states that include in-office laser procedures by optometrists, I fully support doctors of optometry performing in-office laser procedures.  My husband  receives excellent pre and post cataract surgery care, including a YAG capsulotomy, from his doctor of optometry, who is his trusted primary eye care physician.  Optometrists are educated, trained and certified to perform the procedures outlined in the regulations and I fully support them as written.

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