A. The Board shall certify an optometrist to perform laser surgery consisting of peripheral iridotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and YAG capsulotomy for the medically appropriate and recognized treatment of the human eye through revision, destruction, or other structural alteration of the tissue of the eye using laser technology upon submission by the optometrist of evidence satisfactory to the Board that he:
1. Is certified by the Board to prescribe for and treat diseases or abnormal conditions of the human eye and its adnexa with therapeutic pharmaceutical agents pursuant to § 54.1-3222; and
2. Has satisfactorily completed such didactic and clinical training programs provided by an accredited school or college of optometry that includes training in the use of lasers for the medically appropriate and recognized treatment of the human eye as the Board may require.
B. The Board shall indicate on any license issued pursuant to this chapter to an optometrist certified to perform laser surgery pursuant to this section that the optometrist is so certified.
2022, cc. 16, 17.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations
§ 54.1-3201. What constitutes practice of optometry
§ 54.1-3203. License to be displayed
§ 54.1-3205. Practicing in a commercial or mercantile establishment
§ 54.1-3205.1. Supervision by unlicensed persons prohibited
§ 54.1-3206. Report of conviction or injunction to Board; revocation or suspension of license
§ 54.1-3207. Board of Optometry
§ 54.1-3209. Oaths and testimony
§ 54.1-3210. Seal; executive director
§ 54.1-3212. Qualifications of applicants
§ 54.1-3213. Issuance of license; fee; renewal
§ 54.1-3215. Reprimand, revocation and suspension
§ 54.1-3219. Continuing education
§ 54.1-3220. Certification for administration of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents
§ 54.1-3221. "Diagnostic pharmaceutical agents" defined; utilization; acquisition