Restrictions on certain techniques

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    ** IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 344 OF 2019 **

    An optometrist practicing in the State may not:

        (1)    Use surgical lasers;

        (2)    Perform any surgery, including cataract surgery or cryosurgery;

        (3)    Perform a radial keratotomy;

        (4)    Give an injection, except that an optometrist may give an injection of epinephrine in the appropriate dose for the treatment of acute anaphylaxis or emergency resuscitation; or

        (5)    Except as provided under this title, dispense a therapeutic pharmaceutical agent to any person.


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