Tag: law
Louisiana Unanimously Approves Comprehensive VBM Regulations
According to a press release by the American Optometric Association, in a win for patients and optometric practices, Louisiana unanimously passed a comprehensive new...
Tennessee Expands Scope of Practice
On April 14, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 1952 / SB 2076 into law, formally modernizing scope of optometric practice with a primary...
OD Works on Patent Pending Dry Eye Innovation
Haley Perry, OD, has long been recognized at Elite Eye Care in Arden, North Carolina, for her expertise in managing dry eye disease. But...
Dr. Marina Su Brings a New Lens to SUNY University Eye...
Drawing on a diverse background that spans legal studies, private practice, education and executive leadership, Marina Su, OD, FAAO, has been appointed Vice President...
Injunction on HB 1696 Puts Spotlight on VBMs, Patient Choice and...
Vision care plans notched a court win on Feb. 20 when a U.S. District Judge in the Northern District of Texas issued an injunction...
Vision Council and Independent Optometric Alliance Groups Advocate
On January 21, representatives from The Vision Council, the national trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers and retailers in the optical industry, joined independent optometric alliance...
Patient Safety Alert Issued for Eye Exam Kiosk Pilot
On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association (POA) issued a patient safety alert concerning Eyebot, which has installed automated vision-testing kiosks at 16...
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'...
