Tag: law
West Virginia Expands Eye Care Access with Passage of Senate Bill...
On May 1, West Virginia became the 14th state in the U.S. to allow certified optometrists in the state to perform capsulotomy, SLT, LPI...
Expanding Access to Dyslexia Diagnosis and Support
By Cheryl Murphy, OD
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects one’s ability to perform reading, writing and spelling efficiently. It is inheritable and is...
Arkansas Legislative Victory Strengthens Doctor-patient Relationships, Supports Practices
On February 25, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed H.B. 1353 (Act 142 of 2025) into law, representing a groundbreaking step toward rebalancing providers'...
U.S. House, Senate Approve VA O.D. Physician-Level Recognition Legislation
On Jan. 2, President Joe Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The reform bill...
Florida Proposal to Ban “Physician” for ODs Hurts the Profession
Florida has proposed a legislation that would ban ODs from referring themselves as "Dr." or physician in advertising or with patients. For many optometrists...
