Sep 14 Local News Optometrists One Step Closer to Performing Certain Surgeries New regulations that would allow optometrists in Kentucky to perform certain laser eye surgeries are making their way through state legislature. The regulations are a response to Senate Bill 110, which paves the way for optometrists to perform procedures previously done only by ophthalmologists, who are medical doctors. It was signed into law earlier this […] By Devin Katayama Sep 14 Local News Optometrists One Step Closer to Performing Certain Surgeries Devin Katayama
Feb 24 Local News Beshear Signs Optometry Bill The measure quickly cleared the General Assembly this year. It gives optometrists the ability to perform certain medical procedures now reserved for ophthalmologists, who are medical doctors. The bill has drawn some criticisms because of its speedy passage and the hundreds of thousands of dollars optometrists spent lobbying and supporting political candidates in recent years. By Gabe Bullard Feb 24 Local News Beshear Signs Optometry Bill Gabe Bullard