Optometrists have been performing in office laser procedures in other states since the 1990s. 12 states  include in-office laser procedures, including bordering states. All optometrists that perform in office laser procedures must pass a national certification exam along hands-on training. Optometrists performing this procedure will allow the citizens of the commonwealth to have shorter wait times to have the procedure, continuity of care having the procedure done by their primary eye care provider and the patients will not have to travel as far to have the procedure done. Please consider these factors amongst many more when considering your decision. Optometry schools across the nation dedicate their time and include in their curriculum for our ability to be trained into these procedures. It would be an injustice to not allow us to not practice to our fullest scope of practice.