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California optometry board adopts rule allowing radio‑frequency devices for dry‑eye treatment
Summary
The California State Board of Optometry voted to adopt a regulation authorizing licensed optometrists to use radio‑frequency technology to treat dry eye related to meibomian gland dysfunction after reviewing a 15‑day public comment period that produced mixed views.
The California State Board of Optometry voted unanimously to adopt a regulation authorizing licensed optometrists to use radio‑frequency (RF) technology to treat dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction.
The board adopted a motion to approve the proposed responses to comments and to instruct the executive officer to take all steps necessary to complete the rulemaking process, including allowing the executive officer to make technical or non‑substantive changes and to adopt section 1572 as noticed in the modified text. Member Klepa made the motion. In a roll‑call vote the board recorded seven ayes and the motion passed.
Why it matters: The new regulation changes the scope of practice for California optometrists by specifically authorizing the…
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