SB291

Kansas SB291 amends the optometry law to redefine the scope of practice, update definitions, and establish new credentialing requirements for.

Kansas SB291 modifies the optometry law by expanding the scope of practice for optometrists to include the treatment of adult open-angle glaucoma and the use of certain oral drugs for ocular conditions. It also updates definitions related to optometry practice, such as "low vision rehabilitation services" and "topical pharmaceutical drugs." The bill establishes new credentialing requirements for optometrists to perform specific procedures and tasks, including the use of medical devices and the prescribing of drugs.