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  8:39 pm
Commenter: Gordon W. Jennings, OD

Support in-office lasers by Doctors of Optometry
 

Optometrists using lasers is not new. Multiple states already allow optometrists to perform specific laser procedures, allowing local and timely access to care. Optometrists are educated, trained, and certified to perform the procedures outlined in the regulations. As knowledge within the specialty accelerates and grows, health professionals are expected to utilize their skills, knowledge, and training to enhance their scope of services to benefit the communities served.

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