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Tennessee Optometry: Wide Scope of Practice and Legislation

Optometry is a legislated profession, meaning that federal and state legislation dictate the current rules and regulations for optometrists. Thinking of practicing optometry in Tennessee? Fortunately, optometrists and the state association has worked hard to advocate for the profession and has made great strides so optometrists in the state can practice to the fullest extent …

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Optometry Scope of Practice and Legislation in Illinois: Get Involved!

“Optometry is a legislated profession.” Every student has heard this from day one of optometry school, but what does it mean exactly? Optometry is legislated because what we can (and cannot) do is determined solely by law. Each state has their own set of rules for the regulation of optometry. Read below for the current …

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A Legislated Profession: Practicing Optometry in Massachusetts

When I began looking into optometry school I kept hearing this phrase that made me a little uneasy…”optometry is a legislated profession.” At the time I didn’t really give it too much thought because, well, I was more worried about getting into school than what I’d be able to do after I graduated. Now that …

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Washington State Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation

Thanks to UCBSO AOSA Trustee Alex Chow for writing this article as part of our Legislative Series! For years the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW) has worked continuously and tirelessly to protect and expand the optometric scope of practice in Washington State. The resulting scope of practice is outlined by RCW 18.53.010. Considering practicing optometry in …

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Legislation and Possible Changes to Optometry in 6 States!

In addition to the new Florida law regarding oral medication prescriptions, there has been a lot of legislation going on this year in optometry! Here’s a summary of the changes going on behind the scenes of your profession that could very well affect the way you practice as an optometrist in the future: In March, …

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California Bill Expands Optometrists’ Diagnostic Testing Capabilities

Optometrists in California now have the right to perform clinical laboratory tests that help diagnose certain eye conditions and disease. After more than a year since its introduction and journey through the California Assembly and Senate, bill A.B. 761 was finally signed by the governor of California. Previously, certain clinical lab tests classified as “waived” could …

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My Exposure to the Legislative Process in Louisiana

Before beginning my first year at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN this fall, I had the incredible opportunity to get a glimpse of how my home state’s legislature impacts our profession in Louisiana.  Amidst the headache-inducing lawyer jargon, was a statute that was passed nearly 40 years ago to prevent insurance companies from …

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