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  10:55 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Support, capable ODs can do lasers easily
 

ODs shadow optometrists and ophthalmologists for 1 yr prior to graduation. Courses are taught on lasers, risks, post op care etc. OD residents are proctored. ODs wanting to practice lasers are proctored. What would ODs gain from risking their license by practice lasers without being comfortable or properly trained?

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