I am currently a licensed Optometrist in both Connecticut and Virginia and have practiced in Virginia for several years in the past with the intention of returning.

I am writing to request your support for the Optometry regulations as presented without any change. Optometrists are currently licensed in 12 states to perform ophthalmic laser procedures and have successfully provided over 146,000 procedures US wide.

As a lifelong clinician educator and faculty at 7 Optometric Colleges and Universities I can attest that educational training provided to the students I train is consistent with the skills necessary to perform the requested procedures as well as the knowledge nescessary to appropriately implement these therapies and manage their outcomes.