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  10:26 pm
Commenter: Linda Pinsky, OD

Support optometry regulations as presented
 

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

  • All optometrists must be certified in laser procedures before performing them on patients. To be certified, they must have
    extensive clinical experience, complete hands-on training and pass a national certification exam. 
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