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Proponents of Eye Law File Suit

Arkansans for Healthy Eyes, the proponents of Arkansas Act 579 of 2019, which allows optometrists to use lasers and scalpels for certain procedures, filed a lawsuit Friday in the Arkansas Supreme Court. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal

Groups Face Off Over New Eye Surgery Law

Two groups are facing off over Arkansas Act 579 of 2019, which allows optometrists to use lasers and scalpels for certain procedures. read more >
An optometrist examines a patient. Under Act Act 579 of 2019, optometrists could use scalpels and lasers to perform eye surgeries. The law has drawn sharp opposition from ophthalmologists.
Government & Politics / Legal

Group to Challenge New Eye Surgery Law

A coalition of medical doctors called Safe Surgery Arkansas announced Tuesday the formation of a ballot question committee to coordinate a statewide referendum challenging Act 579 of 2019. read more >