This concern is about proper training NOT who is performing the laser surgery.

The Virginia legislature should ensure the health of its citizens by ensuring that anyone performing laser surgery is properly trained.  Why would someone performing surgery not want to have in-person training? As physicians and surgeons, we receive in-person proctoring. Why should not optometrists receive the same?  I support the VSEPS position. The VSEPS encourages the Board to hearken back to its mission statement and tighten standards of approval to require in-person proctoring in all cases.