New Jersey A1696 updates the scope of practice for optometrists, aligning it with their doctoral training and clinical experience.

New Jersey A1696 updates the statute governing optometrists by expanding their scope of practice to match their doctoral training and clinical experience. The bill allows optometrists to perform simple ophthalmologic procedures and other minor procedures, including non-invasive applications of laser and ultrasound, after completing approved training programs. It also authorizes optometrists to administer immunizations against coronaviruses, influenza, and varicella-zoster virus, provided they follow CDC recommendations.

New Jersey A1696 updates the scope of practice for optometrists, aligning it with their doctoral training and clinical experience.

New Jersey A1696 updates the statute governing optometrists by expanding their scope of practice to match their doctoral training and clinical experience. The bill allows optometrists to perform simple ophthalmologic procedures and other minor procedures, including non-invasive applications of laser and ultrasound, after completing approved training programs. It also authorizes optometrists to administer immunizations against coronaviruses, influenza, and varicella-zoster virus, provided they follow CDC recommendations.