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FDA approves first eye drop to treat presbyopia
Allergan, an AbbVie company, announced the FDA approval of the eye drop, Vuity, for the treatment of presbyopia.
New law allows New York ODs to prescribe oral therapeutics
Legislation signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul Oct. 25 will allow optometrists in the state to prescribe oral medications.
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New California laws expand scope, allow ODs to administer COVID-19 tests, vaccines
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills that will expand optometrists’ scope of practice in the state.
Health Canada approves J&J contacts for myopia control
Johnson & Johnson Vision received approval from Health Canada for its Acuvue Abiliti 1-Day lenses for slowing myopia progression in children.
United Nations targets vision for everyone by 2030
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution committing the international community to eye care for the 1.1 billion people living with preventable sight loss by 2030.
Members of Congress introduce bill to improve contact lens safety
Members of the House and Senate introduced bipartisan legislation intended to improve online contact lens sale practices.
Texas ODs one step away from expanded orals, glaucoma privileges
Texas joins the growing number of states to pass legislation that will broaden the scope of practice for its optometrists.
New Wyoming law expands scope of optometric care, adds laser procedures
Wyoming becomes the second state in 2021 to pass a bill expanding the scope of optometry to include laser procedures.
World Council of Optometry continues support of WHO
The World Council of Optometry announced that it will continue its relationship with WHO into 2023, with an objective to “promote policies and strategies derived from the decisions of governing bodies” of WHO.
Mississippi governor passes law allowing ODs to perform laser procedure
On March 17, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves approved a bill that included amendments to expand the scope of practice for optometrists in the state, including the ability to prescribe certain medications and perform specific procedures.
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