Optometry, as a group, has historically always been proactive in requiring rigorous training, both didactic and practical, and testing, whenever there have been changes in their scope of practice. These changes have always been done solely to improve the quality of eye care available to residents all across Virginia. These laser procedures are done in-office, are very straightforward in nature, and can safely be done by a skilled optometrist. The safety record and efficacy of optometric laser procedures done in other states since the 1990s is exemplary. The draft regulations as presented were developed by both optometrists and ophthalmologists and, as such, should be supported intact.