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California Scope Bill Advances Through Senate
The legislation would permit ODs to perform three laser surgeries, remove lid lesions, give injections and do corneal crosslinking. Backers say rigorous training requirements might mollify detractors.
07/21/2022
Affordable Care Act Didn’t Decrease Emergency Eyecare Visits
The good news is that the percentage of uninsured patients decreased from 19% to 14.3%.
07/07/2022
Scope Expansion Wave Continues as Colorado Becomes 10th Laser State
“As-taught” law brings many new procedures into the fold, better reflecting the capabilities of ODs there, advocates say.
06/09/2022
Alabama Scope Bill Fails to Pass the House
The legislation would’ve allowed the state’s ODs to perform various in-office procedures. Advocates vow to retrench and try again.
04/21/2022
Virginia ODs Can Now Perform Laser Surgery
Similar bills make legal strides in Colorado and Utah, while Washington state will need to resubmit next year.
03/11/2022
Several States Launch Scope Expansion Bills into Play
Virginia and Utah are pushing to add laser privileges for their ODs.
01/31/2022
Congress Calls for Tightened Scrutiny on Questionable DTC Tactics
The House members specifically cited media reports that suggest Hubble Contacts skirted federal regulations by using older materials and switching Rx lenses for other brands.
01/03/2022
CA, NY Win Expanded Scope of Practice Authorities
California optometrists can now treat all non-cancerous anterior segment conditions and permanently administer COVID vaccines, while New York ODs gained oral med Rx privileges.
10/27/2021
Major Eye Disorders Represent Growing Burden on Medicare
More than 40% of the enrolled population is affected by ocular conditions and the numbers are increasing.
10/12/2021
UN Adopts New Eye Care Resolution
International effort will attempt to mitigate preventable sight loss affecting over one billion people worldwide.
07/23/2021
