CALL TO ACTION
LEGISLATION REQUIRING YOUR ATTENTION
Once again, the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and ophthalmologists in Florida are facing a challenge from optometrists to expand the scope of practice to include the ability to prescribe oral medications. Several pieces of legislation have already been filed on behalf of optometry, the passage of which would put the patients of Florida in grave danger.
The FSO is actively opposing scope of practice expansion in Florida, because optometrists do not have adequate training to prescribe oral medications safely. Below you will find a list of resources and ways to get involved.
Pertinent Florida LegislationEach of the following proposed bills expands the optometric scope of practice by authorizing certified optometrists to administer and prescribe ocular pharmaceutical agents. |
What Can I do to Assist?
Contact Your Legislator |
Patient/Public Resources
Ophthalmologists/Optometrists: The Difference |
Other Advocacy Issues
Co-Management Talking Points |