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section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-13 05:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 05:00 CST
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# Ophthalmologists urge Alberta to reverse optometrist rules

Three national and provincial medical organizations urged Alberta to reverse rules, in effect since Nov. 1, letting optometrists perform some laser procedures, minor surgeries and injections.

Section: [Health](/calgary/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Calgary Journal](https://calgaryjournal.ca/2026/11/13/alberta-ophthalmologists-urge-province-to-reverse-decision-expanding-optometrists-surgical-scope/), 2026-11-13 05:00 CST: Alberta ophthalmologists urge province to reverse decision expanding optometrists’ surgical scope

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