Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 056 - Optometry, Board of Examiners in
Sub-Agency 0001 - Optometry, Board of Examiners in
Chapter 5 - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Section 5-3 - Optometric Procedures and Training

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 5-3

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) Licensees shall only use devices and treatments for which they are appropriately trained. All treatment shall be necessary and within the scope of practice defined within W.S. 33-23-101. The licensee shall demonstrate to the Board competency, training, and/or expertise should their ability to use a specific device or treatment be called into question.

(b) The following laser procedures shall be within the scope of practice of optometry:

(i) Laser Peripheral Iridotomy;

(ii) Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty; and

(iii) Yag Capsulotomy.

(c) Requirements for Laser Procedures and Treatment of the Adnexa of the Eye. Licensees who provide laser procedures in subsection (b) above or treat the adnexa of the eye shall demonstrate competency and training prior to performing these procedures.

(i) To perform laser procedures and treat the adnexa of the eye, a licensee shall:
(A) Complete one of the following education and examination requirements:
(I) Graduate from an accredited college or university of optometry where the laser procedures in subsection (b) and adnexa treatment were taught and passage of the NBEO Laser and Surgical Procedures Examination, or

(II) Complete a board-approved training course; and

(B) Satisfactorily complete a proctored session within two (2) years prior to performing laser surgical procedures. Proctoring may be performed by:
(I) An optometrist or ophthalmologist licensed to perform the procedures in subsection (b) in any jurisdiction; or

(II) An optometrist who has previously been proctored.

(ii) If a licensee has not performed a laser procedure within two (2) years, the licensee shall satisfactorily complete another proctored session.

(iii) Licensees performing the procedures in this section shall report to the Board any adverse outcomes following each procedure. These reports and corresponding patient records shall be received by the Board office within ten (10) days following the date the licensee is aware of the adverse outcome.

(iv) Licensees shall maintain documentation evidencing completion of the requirements in subsection (c)(i) above, and shall provide documentation to the Board upon request.

(d) Performing any of the procedures in subsection (b) without meeting the requirements in subsection (c) may subject the licensee to discipline for deviating from the standard of care, and subject to disciplinary action under Chapter 7, Section 2(d)(iii)(B).

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