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IA HF310
IA HF310A bill for an act relating to the practice of optometry. (Formerly HSB 64.) Effective date: 07/01/2020.
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Introduced
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/27/2019
02/27/2019
Crossed Over
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
Passed
06/16/2020
06/16/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Introduced Session
88th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to the practice of optometry. (Formerly HSB 64.) Effective date: 07/01/2020.
AI Summary
This bill expands the scope of practice for licensed optometrists in Iowa. It allows optometrists to administer certain types of injections, such as sub-conjunctival injections, intra-lesional injections for treating chalazia, and botulinum toxin injections to facial muscles for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. The bill also requires optometrists to receive board approval and demonstrate sufficient training before administering any injections, other than those used to counteract an anaphylactic reaction. Additionally, the bill authorizes optometrists to prescribe oral steroids for up to 14 days without consulting a physician, and to employ new diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents approved by the FDA on or after July 1, 2002, for the diagnosis and treatment of the human eye and adnexa.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Government (House)
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 788. (on 06/29/2020)
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