Vision for Washington

Vision for Washington provides valuable eye care and eye health information and tools for Washington state residents and visitors.

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

#SSB5389 is an unnecessary, ill-conceived threat to patient safety. We urge Governor Jay Inslee to carefully review all the arguments against allowing optometrists to expand their scope of practice and veto this potentially dangerous legislation. https://t.co/vF4s6E0rTb

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

#SSB5389 is an unnecessary, ill-conceived threat to patient safety. We urge Governor @JayInslee to carefully review all the arguments against allowing optometrists to expand their scope of practice and veto this potentially dangerous legislation. https://t.co/vF4s6E0rTb @WAEPS

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Vision for Washington provides valuable eye care and eye health information and tools for Washington state residents and visitors. We share resources that educate patients about vision problems and how to stay healthy. https://t.co/QtZ7PAEdGo #EyeHealth #VisionResources

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Optometrists in Washington State are using SSB 5389 to try and legislate their ability to perform eye surgery without completing medical school or ophthalmology residency. Yes, you read that right. Tell Governor Inslee to VETO SSB 5389: https://t.co/zjYrU7DM4i

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Optometrists in Washington State want to get the authority to perform eye surgery without ever learning how to do the procedures on live patients. There are no shortcuts to becoming a surgeon, tell Governor Inslee to VETO SSB 5389. https://t.co/zjYrU7DM4i #SurgeryBySurgeons

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Proper education and training should be the deciding factor when it comes to optometric scope, not a Senate bill. Tell your lawmakers to vote “no” on SSB 5389 to keep surgery in the hands of surgeons. https://t.co/fpZFMO55uD #SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionForWA #EyeSurgery #EyeSurgeon

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Optometrists and Ophthalmologists both refer to themselves as “eye doctors” but their training and expertise vary greatly. Ask your eye care professional what their level of training is, only a surgeon should be performing surgery. https://t.co/7ffFZG0yMP #SurgeryBySurgeons

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

When your vision is on the line, make sure that the surgery you need is performed by an ophthalmologist. There are no shortcuts to becoming a surgeon. https://t.co/7ffFZG0yMP #SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionForWA

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Vision for Washington provides valuable eye care and eye health information and tools for Washington state residents and visitors. We share resources that educate patients about vision problems and how to stay healthy. https://t.co/fpZFMO55uD #EyeCare #EyeSurgery #VisionForWA

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Optometrists are a vital piece of the eye care team, but when it comes to eye surgery, they do not have the necessary training or skill to safely operate on your eyes. Lawmakers should oppose legislation expanding their scope. @thecolumbian https://t.co/4VO2eQ75Ts

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Finding an ophthalmologist in Washington shouldn’t be complicated. For 96% of #Washingtonians access to the highest level of eye care is within 30 minutes. Find a provider near you: https://t.co/uSF4Qf70Bm #SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionForWA #EyeHealth

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Only those who are trained and qualified to perform surgery should be able to do so. Ask your eye care professional what their level of training is, only a surgeon should be performing surgery.

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Optometrists and Ophthalmologists both refer to themselves as “eye doctors” but their training and expertise vary greatly. Make sure you know what type of eye care professional you should be seeing: https://t.co/5q5k8IRb0i #SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionForWA #EyeHealth

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Proper education and training should be the deciding factor when it comes to optometric scope, not a senate bill. Tell your lawmakers to vote “no” on SSB 5389 to keep surgery in the hands of surgeons. https://t.co/IeJexQw0t7 #SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionForWA #EyeSurgery #EyeSurgeon

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

After a 32-hour weekend course, practicing on only fake eyes, an #optometrist can become “certified” to perform laser eye surgery.Leave surgery to the surgeons. More about eye care professionals here: https://t.co/5q5k8IRb0i #SurgeryBySurgeons #Ophthalmologist

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Your chiropractor can help you in many ways, but when it’s time for surgery you turn to your medical doctor. The same can be said for your eyecare. You should always consult with a medical doctor (#ophthalmologist) to determine if surgery is right for you. https://t.co/SndIpY9UAc

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Optometrists in WA State want to get the authority to perform eye surgery without ever learning how to do the procedures on live patients. There are no shortcuts to becoming a surgeon, tell your representative to vote “no” on SSB 5389. https://t.co/IeJexQw0t7 #SurgeryBySurgeons

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Would you want your child to be the first person an optometrist ever performs eye surgery on? Let’s work together to protect Washingtonians’ eyesight, tell your representative to vote “no” on SB 5389. https://t.co/IeJexQw0t7 #SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionForWA

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Optometrists in Washington State want to get the authority to perform #EyeSurgery without ever learning how to do the procedures on live patients. There are no shortcuts to becoming a surgeon, demand an #ophthalmologist perform your eye surgery in WA. https://t.co/7ffFZG0yMP

[Vision for Washington @VisionforWA]

Surgery should be performed by surgeons and when it comes to your eyes, that is an ophthalmologist. Demand eye surgery in WA state is done by a trained surgeon. #SurgeryBySurgeons #VisionForWA