Senate committee hears testimony on S.64 to create advanced therapeutic specialty for optometrists The Senate Health & Welfare committee opened hearings on S.64, which would add an advanced therapeutic procedure specialty to optometry law, expand certain in‑office laser and injection procedures for trained optometrists, and require specified training, examination and reporting safeguards. OPR and optometry advocates said training and data support the change; senators pressed for clearer oversight and geographic access measures.

The Senate is considering a groundbreaking bill that could empower optometrists to perform advanced procedures, improving access to eye care across Vermont.

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OPR supports Vermont bill for expanded optometry procedures with new training requirements OPR endorses legislation enabling optometrists to perform advanced procedures with updated training criteria

Vermont is on the brink of revolutionizing eye care as new legislation could empower optometrists to perform advanced therapeutic procedures with updated training requirements!

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Vermont bill expands optometry practices for therapeutic injections and health emergencies H.241 broadens optometric procedures to include various therapeutic injections during emergencies.

A groundbreaking bill in Vermont is poised to revolutionize optometry by allowing optometrists to administer therapeutic injections and even vaccinations during health emergencies, sparking heated debates on patient safety and access to care.

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