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  8:55 pm
Commenter: Jisoo Song, OD

Support in-office lasers by doctors of optometry
 

Draft regulations as presented were developed with input from optometry and ophthalmology and should be supported as presented

Optometrists train for nearly 10,000 hours to learn how to diagnose and treat glaucoma, cataracts and other diseases. It’s not uncommon for medical professionals, including optometrists, to participate in continuing education programs to enhance their profession and scope of work. While more is involved than a “weekend course,” when these common laser procedures are combined with other training, they are a part of the overall eye care services provided by optometrists.

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