Action:
Regulations for laser surgery certifications
General Information
| Action Summary |
These amendments to an existing chapter provide certification for optometrists to perform laser surgery pursuant to Ch. 16 and Ch. 17 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly. That legislation required the Board to promulgate regulations to establish criteria for certification of optometrists to provide certain laser surgery. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [7555] |
| Associated Mandates |
Certification of optometrists to perform laser surgery
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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9780
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/21/2023. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Leslie L. Knachel
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)597-4130
FAX: (804)793-9145
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
