Viewpoint: Time to Prepare to Offer In-Office Laser Care?

In this month’s cover feature, “Pre-paring to Offer In-Office Laser Procedures” (p.7), Drs. Brooke Major, Emma Strunks, and Nathan Lighthizer address the question of whether it’s time to ready your practice for this technology.

January 1, 2026
3 min

Optometric Management

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In-office laser procedures are becoming increasingly viable for optometrists, with strong support for expanding their scope of practice.
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A study found only 2 negative outcomes out of 146,403 laser procedures performed by optometrists, indicating high effectiveness.
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The aging population, particularly those 65 and older, is projected to increase significantly, raising the demand for eye disease interventions.
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A shortage in the US ophthalmology workforce is expected by 2035, highlighting the need for optometrists to adopt in-office laser care.
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Recent legislative changes have enabled 8 states to expand optometrists' scope to include in-office laser procedures between 2019 and 2025.

Viewpoint: Time to Prepare to Offer In-Office Laser Care?

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Viewpoint: Time to Prepare to Offer In-Office Laser Care?

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