Provides that the practice of optometry shall include the use of injectable agents and surgical procedures for certain purposes

SB 219 would expand the scope of practice for optometrists in Oregon, allowing them to use injectable medications and perform minor surgical procedures for specific eye-related conditions. This change directly affects licensed optometrists and their patients who currently require referrals to ophthalmologists for these treatments. The bill specifies that optometrists may administer injectable agents (like certain eye injections) and conduct minor surgical procedures only for defined purposes related to eye care, as determined by the bill's language. It does not alter existing requirements for optometrist training or oversight, focusing solely on regulatory changes to their practice authority.