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HB36 would allow optometrists, who lack medical school and surgical training, to perform eye surgeries, putting your health and safety in jeopardy.

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Eye surgery without medical school? 90% of NC voters disagree w/ HB36. Lawmakers need to hear from you: https://t.co/tajvcWGdtm #StopHB36

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With extensive training, ophthalmologists are prepared for a variety of scenarios. Optometrists aren't #StopHB36 https://t.co/B4m4wPbS8o

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There's a big risk difference in a laser trabeculoplasty done by an ophthalmologist vs an optometrist. Read more https://t.co/RCHo9ujFee

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This study states that optometrists are 2.4x's more likely to redo procedures than ophthalmologists are. https://t.co/YK9qN1Vnfw

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According to a statewide poll, approximately 9/10 NC voters want to #StopHB36 https://t.co/Uk1k3MeuQZ

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95% of 600 Americans surveyed want an M.D. wielding the scalpel or the laser if they needed #eye surgery. 👀 https://t.co/sU8n2SZB4m

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An associate professor of #ophthalmology states why eye surgery should only be performed by ophthalmologists. 👩‍🏫 https://t.co/CJ98Oo8xcy

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#Optometrists don't attend medical school. #Ophthalmologists do. Should optometrists be allowed to perform surgery?🤔 https://t.co/mi7bs7EMcD

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22 medical groups supported a letter stating that optometrists should not be allowed to perform eye surgery. 👀 https://t.co/Pz2Ys7cQjs

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Charles Sharpe from Durham, NC, expressed his opinion on the idea of optometrists performing eye surgery. https://t.co/oh5ot3ijx9

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ONLY 7.4% of #NC voters favor the idea of #Optometrists performing eye surgeries. Not great odds. https://t.co/q0UXHnboka

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According to #NC voters, 89.6% have access to eye care & 92.4% have the proper medical care that they need. https://t.co/q0UXHnboka

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Did you know that #optometrists DO NOT attend medical school or receive extensive surgical training? https://t.co/q0UXHnboka

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#NC is one of 48 states which allows ONLY ophthalmologists to perform eye surgeries. Let's keep it that way. https://t.co/q0UXHnboka

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There are big differences between #ophthalmologists & #optometrists, but many people don't know what they are. https://t.co/iDOWVOiV7y

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If #optometrists perform eye surgeries, standards would 🔽, and NC would have a 🔼 risk of bad surgical outcomes https://t.co/YgtKvJhDB3

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The debate remains whether or not #optometrists should be allowed to perform surgery. #StopHB36 https://t.co/fNPDIYs4nN

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Despite the lack of #ophthalmologists in NC, @newsobserver Editorial Board doesn't support surgery by #optometrists https://t.co/xFSgEVgsMx

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A retired Charlotte police officer shares his opinion on why HB36 must be stopped. 👮 https://t.co/EevPCIBrqx

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#Ophthalmology professor makes a plea for #NC not to follow in Kentucky's footsteps. 👣 https://t.co/Y9vz86Es9N

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An #NCL survey says 30% of consumers don't know what differentiates an #ophthalmologist from an #optometrist. https://t.co/sU8n2ThbVU