(a) An optometrist may only perform the following surgical procedures utilizing a LASER:(1) Peripheral iridotomy;(2) Selective laser trabeculoplasty; and(3) YAG capsulotomy.
(1) Peripheral iridotomy;
(2) Selective laser trabeculoplasty; and
(3) YAG capsulotomy.
(b) An optometrist shall not perform a surgical procedure utilizing a LASER, as described in subsection (a), unless the optometrist is certified by the board to perform such procedure.
(c) To obtain board certification to perform surgical procedures utilizing a LASER, as described in subsection (a), an optometrist must provide proof satisfactory to the board that the optometrist has completed the necessary didactic and clinical training in the use of LASERs from an accredited optometry school or college, including training in the use of LASERs for medically recognized and appropriate treatment of the human eye.
(d) The board shall adopt rules governing the certification of optometrists to utilize LASERs. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.