News Posts
11/11/2025
OOS Members Advocate Against Optometric Surgical Bill (SB 36)
The Ohio Optometric Association continues to push for changes in state law that would allow optometrists to perform a wide range of surgical procedures—including those involving lasers, scalpels, and injections. Senate Bill 36 would make Ohio one of the most expansive states in terms of optometric scope of practice.
11/10/2025
OOS Member Practices Meet with Humana to Reverse Cataract Claim Denials
Earlier this summer, Humana Medicare began denying cataract surgery claims—both professional and facility billing—impacting practices statewide for several months. In response, OOS requested a meeting with Humana leadership in Ohio.
11/09/2025
Save the Date: 2026 OOS Annual Meeting is February 28!
Mark your calendars to join us for a day-long program featuring sessions for ophthalmologists and technicians, a full exhibit hall of vendors and sponsors, and a poster competition for trainees.
11/09/2025
OOS President-Elect, Dr. Lisa Borkowski, Selected for AAO Leadership Development Program
Congratulations to Dr. Borkowski on her selection to the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Leadership Development Program.
08/08/2025
OOS Advocating to Maintain the NEI’s Independence & Support for Continued Vision Research—You Can Help!
The National Eye Institute's critical role in advancing treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other sight-threatening conditions is at risk.
01/30/2025
SB 36 – Optometry Reintroduces Surgery Legislation in Ohio
After failing to pass an expansive surgery bill last year, Senator Jerry Cirino, with the support of the Ohio Optometric Association, has reintroduced similar language in 2025. SB 36 allows optometrists in Ohio to do a variety of surgical procedures. This bill is dangerous for patients, unnecessary, and the OOS, AAO and OSMA will vigorously oppose it.
07/16/2024
Update on SB 129 – Optometric Surgery Legislation
The Ohio legislature recessed for the summer at the end of June. There was no additional activity on SB 129 after the OOS and OSMA testified in opposition to the bill in front of the Senate Health Committee on June 12. We sent out a member alert after opposition testimony.
07/12/2024
OOS Comments Submitted for Proposed LCD — Botulinum Toxin Injections
OOS submitted the following letter of comments on CGS’ draft local coverage determination (LCD) DL 39857 — Botulinum Toxin Injections. "We write to share our concerns that the proposed LCD will restrict patient access to proven, medically necessary care by arbitrarily restricting the dosage amounts, number of injections, and injection sites to be less than the longstanding standard of care for treatment of blepharospasm..."
07/11/2024
Superspecs Update: Making a Significant Impact on Youth Eye Safety in Ohio
The 2023-2024 year has been a remarkable period for the Superspecs program, formerly known as Play Hard. Don’t Blink. This initiative, committed to preventing eye injuries in sports and educational settings, has successfully distributed thousands of protective eyewear and related equipment to Ohio's youth, positively impacting their safety and well-being.
07/11/2024
What to Do if an Operative Case “isn’t completed”
Most procedures in your office go as planned, you assess, you determine what procedure is required and it is scheduled and performed, but there are cases when something happens. Most procedures have a “global time frame” of either 10 days or 90 days, this includes the day before surgery, the surgery day and the time after. Let’s review a few common scenarios for the professional coding of these cases...
08/01/2022
Your Well-being Checkup And Referral Engagement Service
August 1, 2022 – The need for well-being support has never been higher, and the OSMA Foundation is supporting Ohio's healthcare workforce with a way to measure factors like personal anxiety, depression and burnout and connect with credible resources who can help.
