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Optometrists can prescibe various medications. They are limited to eye medications. The optometrist I works for prescribes things from dry eye lubricant drops to cataract post and pre op drops.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBasic optometrists have access to a limited range of ophthalmic medications. However since 2008 UK optometrists are allowed to prescribe the full range of ophthalmic medications provided they complete further training. This training eventually lead to a qualification known as Independent Prescriber.
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∙ 13y agoYes. I work at a pharmacy and fill prescriptions from optometrists all the time. They are limited to antibiotics and eye drops though. No controlled substances
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∙ 14y agoyes an optometrist can write a precription but you need your mothers permission before doing anything
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∙ 13y agoAn optician can fill prescriptions which are written by optometrists and ophthalmalogists.
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∙ 10y agoIf you mean an ophthalmologist (different from an optometrist), then yes, ophthalmologists can prescribe medications if medically appropriate/necessary.
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