KOA rep says DMV vision form overhaul could remove "safe to drive" question; scope-of-practice bill still active Todd Boscher of the Kansas Optometric Association told the board that the DMV is updating its vision form to remove the "are they safe to drive" checkbox and instead collect clinical data; Boscher also reported the board's scope-of-practice bill remains active in the legislature.

Kansas is set to overhaul its DMV vision form by ditching the "safe to drive" checkbox, potentially redefining the role of optometrists in assessing driving fitness!

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Board member describes new NBEO testing center in Charlotte, urges review of Kansas clinical exam policy A board member who toured the National Board of Examiners in Optometry testing facility in Charlotte reported on psychometrics, security and capacity, and urged the board to decide whether to reinstate or alter Kansass clinical exam policy ahead of April deadlines.

A board member's visit to the NBEO testing facility reveals crucial insights about exam integrity and the urgent need for Kansas to rethink its clinical exam policies before April.

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Contractor for impaired-provider program briefs board; members raise questions about reporting and oversight Strategic Professional Solutions (formerly Heart of America Professional Network) described its impaired-provider monitoring services and said it provides quarterly reports to contracting bodies. Board members said they had not reviewed the KOA contract and requested clearer oversight and placement of the agreement on a future agenda for review and

A new impaired-provider monitoring program in Kansas aims to balance public safety with rehabilitation for health professionals, but board members are raising crucial questions about oversight and reporting practices.

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Optometry board approves reciprocity for Dr. Melissa Kramer and Dr. Ali Moody The board unanimously approves reciprocity applications for Dr. Kramer and Dr. Moody.

In a momentous meeting, the Kansas Board of Examiners in Optometry welcomed Dr. Melissa Kramer and Dr. Ali Moody, paving the way for new opportunities and collaboration in the state's healthcare landscape.

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British Columbia dental board reforms consolidate agencies amid audit concerns British Columbia consolidates dental board agencies due to audit findings and conflicts of interest.

The recent restructuring of British Columbia's dental board has ignited a debate about representation and oversight within the newly formed "Super Board," leaving optometrists in Kansas concerned for their future.

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