GOP lawmaker seeks 'comprehensive review' of KY optometrists’ oversight, practice scope

Published on March 20, 2026
Oversight of Kentucky’s 900 optometrists and their licensing board would be examined by a task force under a resolution in the state Senate.
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5 things optometrists need to know to obtain a malpractice insurance quote

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Obtaining a malpractice insurance quote can be simple and easy if you know the answers to these five things ahead of time.