Action | Amend regulations for clarity and update |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 3/11/2016 |
The wording should be amended to include optometrists. We are trained to diagnose and manage eye diseases and visual impairments, including rapidly progressing conditions. With regard to assessing a patient's needs and outfitting him with low vision devices, we are more uniquely qualified than our ophthalmological colleagues to provide these services. Including Optometry also expands access to services for Virginians. Please consider amending the language. Thank you.