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Can an optometrist prescribe glaucoma medications?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Optometrist: For eyeglasses, yes, not for glaucoma meds. You need an opthalmologist.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Yes: Optometrists can prescribe many medications. However optometrists are not physicians and have far less training and experience in disease management than physicians do. Most people with sense seek an experienced expert when dealing with serious disorders.
Answered 9/11/2013
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Yes: In many states, optometrists are permitted to treat glaucoma; and can prescribe medications for this condition. They cannot do surgery for glaucoma--only an ophthalmologist can do that.
Answered 10/31/2017
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