Bill > HB2897

This bill expands the scope of practice for licensed optometrists in Missouri to include certain injectable agents and surgical procedures for the treatment of eye conditions. Specifically, it allows optometrists to perform a range of procedures, including the removal of foreign bodies, minor eyelid surgeries, and certain laser procedures like capsulotomy and trabeculoplasty, provided they complete a specialized 32-hour certification program approved by the board. The bill also clarifies that optometrists can administer pharmaceutical agents, including therapeutic ones, for eye conditions, with specific exclusions for certain advanced surgical techniques and the administration of general anesthesia. Optometrists who graduated from accredited optometry schools after July 1, 2020, are exempt from the new certification requirement for these procedures.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2897&year=2026&code=R