By Thomas Blair Jr, LDO ABOM
Chairman, OAA Legislative Committee
A recent and heralded development in the optometric profession might be considered useful guidance toward efforts to expand scope of practice issues in
organized Opticianry. In quick summary, a lawsuit was brought against the ABO
(American Board of Optometry) regarding the ABO’s staunch advocacy of board
certification exams for optometrists.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Organized Opticianry: Senate Bill 445 Abruptly Pulled!
The world of legislative affairs is constantly producing new challenges and perils
at either - or both - the national and state levels. As a result, this is why organized
opticianry at all levels can never afford a laissez-faire attitude to the political
world around us.
As an example during the current legislative session in Georgia, the Secretary of State introduced a bill to establish a 7 member consumer (only) super board that would oversee the state’s 43 licensing boards, and relegate the existing boards to advisory status. As many would attest from personal experience, most of us recognize ironing boards as being more useful than most advisory boards!
at either - or both - the national and state levels. As a result, this is why organized
opticianry at all levels can never afford a laissez-faire attitude to the political
world around us.
As an example during the current legislative session in Georgia, the Secretary of State introduced a bill to establish a 7 member consumer (only) super board that would oversee the state’s 43 licensing boards, and relegate the existing boards to advisory status. As many would attest from personal experience, most of us recognize ironing boards as being more useful than most advisory boards!
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