Preparing to Offer In-Office Laser Procedures

Follow these specific action steps to ready yourself for providing these life-changing services.

By: Brooke Major, OD, Emma Strunks, OD, Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, FAAOMS

Optometric Management January 2, 2026 Vol 61, Issue January-February 2026 Page(s): 7-9

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Brooke Major

Specialties: Optometry

Bio: Brooke Major, OD, is an optometrist and author in Optometric Management. Her published work addresses implementation steps for in-office laser procedures in optometric practice, including scope-of-practice considerations, liability coverage, and training requirements.

Emma Strunks

Specialties: Optometry

Bio: Emma Strunks, OD, is an optometrist and author in Optometric Management. Her published work includes guidance for optometrists preparing to offer in-office laser procedures, including YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, YAG vitreolysis, and selective laser trabeculoplasty.

Contributions:

https://optometricmanagement.com/issues/2026/january-february/preparing-to-offer-inoffice-laser-procedures/

Nathan Lighthizer

Specialties: Optometry

Bio: Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, FAAOMS, is an optometrist whose professional writing addresses in-office laser procedures in optometric practice. He has co-authored guidance for optometrists preparing to offer procedures such as YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, YAG vitreolysis, and selective laser trabeculoplasty in states where these services are within optometric scope.

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