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Board approves Dr. Mikaela Sasss reciprocity application pending state law exam
Summary
The Board of Examiners in Optometry voted to approve Dr. Mikaela Sasss application for reciprocal licensure, contingent on passing the Kansas law examination; Sass said she plans to expand access to care in rural areas, including nursing-home visits and school screenings.
The Board of Examiners in Optometry voted to approve a reciprocity application from Dr. Mikaela Sass, allowing her to practice in Kansas on the condition that she pass the required state law examination.
Dr. Mikaela Sass, an optometrist from Smith Center, Kansas, told the board she has practiced in Nebraska for the last five and a half years and intends to return to Kansas to "enhance access to care, in particular in a rural area." She said she plans to join an existing practice in WaukeeNee (spelled as provided in the application) and to provide care in nursing homes and school-screening settings.
The board moved to approve Sasss reciprocity application pending completion of the Kansas law exam; the board recorded the motion and approved it by voice vote. Staff said Callie will coordinate delivery of the law exam arrangements with Sass.
Why this matters: Reciprocity approvals affect the distribution of clinical providers across rural and urban areas. Sass told the board she intends to focus on pediatric care and outreach to nursing-home residents, which the board discussed as a potential benefit for access in underserved communities.
Board procedure and next steps: The approval is conditional on Sass passing the Kansas law test; the board directed staff to arrange the exam and verify passing scores before issuing an active Kansas license.
