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AdvocacyOctober 10, 2025

Optometry Board revises Rx rule following TDOA intervention

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After the Tennessee Dispensing Opticians Association raised concerns with the Board, prescription requirements were revised to better protect opticians and the consumers they serve. The change reflects TDOA's ongoing work to monitor rulemaking that affects the profession.

What changed

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Why it matters

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