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Optometrists are not medical doctors so they cannot prescribe medications. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors and can prescribe medications in all 50 states.
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What is a therapeutic optometrist?
A therapeutic optometrist is an individual that has passed specified national and/or state boards examinations to prescribe medications in treating diseases of the eyes and visual system.
Can opthamologist prescribe medication?
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor just as any other MD's (or in the case of osteopaths, DO's-- they are real doctors too, so don't forget them). So he can prescribe medications accordingly. An optometrist can't.
What does an Optometrist wear?
Optometrists will wear white jackets, like other medical professionals, to keep bacteria off of their clothes. Optometrist will do eye exams, prescribe pre and post op medications, minor surgery and dispense glasses and contacts.
Can an optometrist write prescriptions?
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.
Can a PMHNP prescribe controlled medications?
A PMHNP can prescribe controlled medications in most states.
Who can prescribe medications?
A physician with a medical degree (MD, DO, DPM) A PhD is not a medical degree, they cannot prescribe medicine.
What is optomology?
Ophthalmology is the study of the eye. An optometrist is an eye doctor.
Can a clinical specialist prescribe medications?
A psychiatrist
Which professionals can prescribe medications when state law permits?
When state law permits, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners are professionals who can prescribe medications in addition to doctors.
What is an Optometrist?
An optometrist is a person who is professionally trained and licensed to examine the eyes for visual defects, diagnose problem or impairments, and prescribe corrective lenses or provide other types of treatment. An optometrist is a doctor that specializes in examining eyes and proscribing corrective lenses.
What is a short sentence for the word prescribe?
The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for your infection.
Can a professional counselor prescribe medications in Ohio?
No. Only a licensed physician can prescribe medications in Ohio (or a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working under a licensed physician).
