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  10:09 pm
Commenter: Ying-Ta Chen OD

Support in-office lasers by doctors of optometry
 

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. 

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