Modifies provisions relating to the practice of optometry

HB 2999 clarifies the scope of practice for optometrists in Missouri by defining "practice of optometry" to include specific examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and procedures like foreign body removal, lens fitting, and low vision care. It explicitly prohibits optometrists from performing surgery or using lasers for vision correction or treating eye diseases. The bill directly affects Missouri optometrists by defining their permitted activities and setting clear boundaries on what they cannot do. This update replaces outdated language in Missouri law to better reflect current optometric practice standards.