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Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Regulations Governing Provisions of Services in Vocational Rehabilitation [22 VAC 45 ‑ 51]

Action	Amend regulations for clarity and update
Stage	Proposed
Comment Period	Ended on 3/11/2016

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2/14/16 4:12 pm

Commenter: Gene Sweetnam, O.D.

Optometrists should be included in the wording of 22VAC45-51-40 Eligibility for Voc Rehab

Optometrists should be included. Optometrists diagnose and treat eye disease and quite frankly are now the primary gatekeeper for eyecare and treatment. Please reconsider and add Optometrists.

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