Optometry’s Expanding Scope: Bridging the Eyecare Gap

Optometry’s scope of practice expansion remains a vital and evolving issue. With an aging population as well as rising incidence of myopia, dry eye and diabetic eye disease driving up the demand for eyecare, optometrists in an increasing number of states are filling this vital health care need. Scope expansion is increasing patient access to critical eyecare, with patients on Medicare and those in rural communities often experiencing some of the greatest benefits.