Current optometric scope of practice is appropriate. - San Antonio Express-News

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Current optometric scope of practice is appropriate.
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Re: “Doctors of optometry could aid patients — if state let them,” Another View, Oct. 17: This commentary by Tommy Lucas, O.D. (doctor of optometry), on expanding the scope of practice of optometrists in Texas caused us much concern. The comments we ...


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San Antonio Express-News​

Current optometric scope of practice is appropriate.
San Antonio Express-News
Re: “Doctors of optometry could aid patients — if state let them,” Another View, Oct. 17: This commentary by Tommy Lucas, O.D. (doctor of optometry), on expanding the scope of practice of optometrists in Texas caused us much concern. The comments we ...


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It is obvious to me after reading Dr. Robert’s reply, but she has misquoted and misunderstood Dr. Tommy Lucas‘s comments on herpes Zoster ophthalmicus. I would hope Dr. Lucas who is a member of this forum would issue a rebuttal.

She has also underestimated the number of clinical hours Optometrists get in school before they graduate, as well as the extensive education and training we have for treating glaucoma that starts in college. It is not a 16 hour course.

The only thing I will say as a positive at least she was somewhat respectful in the article.