House passes bill expanding optometrists’ authority after heated debate
After lengthier debate over training and patient safety, the Vermont House on May 28 passed S.64 to create an advanced therapeutic endorsement allowing qualified optometrists to perform certain lasers, injections, and minor procedures; the bill passed by roll call, 93–38.
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The Vermont House voted 93–38 on May 28 to pass S.64, a bill that creates an advanced therapeutic specialty endorsement allowing optometrists who meet specified training and competency requirements to perform a defined list of laser, injection and minor surgical procedures.
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