Dr. Belinda Starkey - Optometric Surgery in Arkansas

Today I had an awesome conversation with Dr. Belinda Starkey.  Belinda is the outgoing president of the Arkansas Optometric Association, a VS member and played a critical role in the passage the new Arkansas law that authorizes optometrists to provide minor surgical procedures including laser surgery to care for their patients. Dr. Starkey and I discussed some of the common pitfalls when attempting to pass this legislation and how the Arkansas Optometric Association overcame these obstacles. If you have any suggestions on who I should speak with next, please contact me at [email protected]