As a 20+ year resident of Alexandria, VA, professional executive, mother and passionate health care advocate, I urge the board to pass the regulations for the implementation of these specific laser procedures without changes. Doctors of optometry are educated, trained and certified to perform the procedures outlined in the regulations. As primary eye health and vision care providers, they will increase access to this important care for Virginians across the state. 

Thank you, 

Deirdre Middleton