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West Virginia Gains Scope of Practice Expansion

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    Senate Bill 565 in West Virginia allows optometrists to use ophthalmic lasers.

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    The law will be effective from July 9,

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    It aims to expand essential eye care services, particularly in rural areas.

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    Optometrists will be able to perform procedures for Medicare beneficiaries.

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    Laura Suppa is the president of the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians, which supported the bill's passage.

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West Virginia Gains Scope of Practice Expansion

  • by Jennifer Kirby, senior editor (Optometric Management)

  • May 9, 2025

  • 1 min

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