Support the draft regulations as presented. This was drafted with input from optometry AND ophthalmology. Optometrists have been doing these procedures since the 90s!

Furthermore, a study by Lighthizer et. Al. Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy: Efficacy and Outcomes Performed by Optometrists” found that YAG capsulotomy procedures performed by licensed ODs were safe and effective. 99% of patients reported improvement in visual acuity and there were no significant adverse events noted. This and other findings continue to contribute to a growing body of evidence that these procedures can be safely and effectively performed by licensed optometrists.