Description | Establishes qualifications for licensure, requirements for renewal and standards of practice for licensed optometrists. |
State Authority | Chapter 32 of Title 54.1 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation |
1) Achieve high ratings on Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for application process and renewal of licensure due to removal of any unnecessary requirements. 2) Reduction in number of disciplinary cases related to practice in a mercantile establishment. |
Meetings | See all meetings (17) relating to this chapter. |
Name / Title: | Kelli Moss / Executive Director |
Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
Email Address: | kelli.moss@dhp.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)597-4077 FAX: (804)793-9145 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Addition of NPDB report to licensure by endorsement process | NOIRA | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
Changes to patient counseling regarding opioid prescriptions pursuant to HB699
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/06/2024. |
Amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/10/2024. |
Regulations for optometrist profiles and reporting | Proposed | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
Regulations for laser surgery certifications | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/25/2024. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Addition to the TPA formulary
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/25/2022. |
Contact lens rule | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/02/2023. |
Waiver for e-prescribing | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/02/2022. |
Addition of alpha-adrenergic agonists to TPA formulary
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/09/2020. |
Handling fee | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020. |
Repeal of professional designation rules and fees | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/29/2020. |
Addition of gabapentin to TPA formulary
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/22/2020. |
Inactive licenses | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2020. |
Prescribing of opioids | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/13/2019. |
Periodic review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/11/2019. |
Renewal fee reduction and change of month
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/02/2018. |
CE credit for volunteer work | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017. |
Conforming to Code changes in 2016
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/21/2016. |
Conforming TPA list to law
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/23/2015. |
Reduction in renewal fees for 2015
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/23/2015. |
Reduction in renewal fees for 2013
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2013. |
Regulatory reform changes | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2015. |
Clarification of continuing education requirements | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/17/2010. |
Standards of conduct | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/17/2010. |
Change of addresses
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009. |
Changes to restricted volunteer registration
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/06/2008. |
Additional requirements for licensure by examination | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/24/2007. |
Fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/04/2006. |
Edit to name of testing agency
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/12/2006. |
Change in returned check fee
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/05/2006. |
Incorporation of requirements for TPA certification | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/30/2005. |
Delegation to an agency subordinate | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/15/2005. |
Adoption of treatment guidelines and TPA Formulary
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/08/2004. |
Volunteer practice by out-of-state optometrists | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2003. |
Periodic review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2003. |
Reinstatement fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/06/2001. |
Reduction in reinstatement fees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/06/2001. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Changes to continuing education | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 07/19/2016 after the comment period had ended. |
Fee increase | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 01/15/2013 after the comment period had ended. |
Practice in mercantile establishments | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 06/19/2003 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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7/17/2023 Filed | Pending | |
8/9/2016 Agency Completed | Amend | |
10/16/2012 Agency Completed | Amend | |
5/3/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
4/1/2001 Agency Completed | Amend |