Panel advances optometry bill after contentious debate on access and safety The committee advanced a substitute to HB213, adding laser procedures to an optometrist’s scope with new certification and reporting requirements and an amendment requiring a laser‑credentialed optometrist on the board by 12/31/2028. Supporters argue it improves rural access; medical groups warn of safety and training shortfalls.

A heated debate ignites as New Mexico's House committee advances a bill to empower optometrists with laser procedures, promising improved access for rural communities but raising serious safety concerns.

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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.

New Mexico's House Committee just approved a bill allowing optometrists to perform laser procedures, but concerns over patient safety are raising eyebrows!

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Optometry Board outlines new rules for examination and licensing procedures Optometry Board establishes guidelines for examinations, certifications, and record-keeping processes.

New Mexico's House Bill 36 could revolutionize optometry by tightening regulations, but will it make eye care more accessible or drive up costs?

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Rep Dayan Hochman-Vigil introduces House Bill 36 to expand optometry scope in New Mexico House Bill 36 amends New Mexico's Optometry Act to enhance practice scope and board powers.

New Mexico is on the brink of transforming eye care with House Bill 36, which could empower optometrists to prescribe medications and utilize cutting-edge technologies!

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New Mexico Board establishes optometry certification and licensing guidelines Board develops optometry certification standards for pharmaceutical agents and laser procedures.

New Mexico is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with House Bill 36, setting new standards for optometry that could reshape patient safety and access to care.

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New Mexico House Bill 36 allows optometrists to perform laser eye procedures House Bill 36 expands optometrists' roles to include in-office laser surgeries for glaucoma care.

New Mexico is on the verge of a healthcare revolution as House Bill 36 proposes to empower optometrists to perform laser procedures, potentially transforming eye care access for rural communities.

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New Mexico debates optometrist surgical privileges amid training concerns Legislators discuss differences in training as New Mexico considers expanding optometrist capabilities.

New Mexico lawmakers are at a crossroads, debating whether optometrists should perform surgeries despite concerns over their training compared to ophthalmologists.

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