As an OD practicing in the same clinic with MDs, I fully support this laser regulation! I can name several patients I referred over for a laser procedure that cannot get in to see an MD for several months! It's unfair and unfortunate for the patient to wait that long for treatment that's needed on a timely basis. I have also seen misused laser procedures by MDs, where it wasn't necessary for the patient, as well as poor outcomes with complications on mutual patients. MDs aren't perfect either! For the ocular well being of patients in VA, ODs should be allowed to perform laser procedures. There are twice as much ODs than MDs in VA, so they will have better access.