Committee backs optometry certification amendment for three laser procedures, medical board objects
The House Health and Human Services Committee approved a committee substitute for HB213 to allow optometrists to perform three specified laser procedures after a 32-hour advanced course, supervised live-patient training, and mandatory adverse-event reporting; the New Mexico Medical Board testified in opposition citing patient-safety and oversight concerns.
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The House Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday approved a committee substitute to House Bill 213 that would let optometrists perform three specified laser procedures after completing an advanced education and certification pathway and supervised clinical training.
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