Action | Regulations for laser surgery certifications |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 10/25/2024 |
In-office lasers have been performed by doctors of optometry since the 1990s. Currently, 12 states include in-office laser procedures by optometrists. The draft regulations as presented were developed with input from optometry and ophthalmology and should be supported as presented. Optometrists are educated, trained and certified to perform the procedures outlined in the regulations.