When you're sick and need medication, you have it prescribed by your doctor and filled by your pharmacist, right? But can an optometrist prescribe medication? Optometrists are licensed doctors after all. The short answer is yes, optometrists can prescribe medication. However, optometrists have a very defined scope of practice that - surprise, surprise - revolves … Continue reading Can An Optometrist Prescribe Medication?
Knowing Who Can’t Wear Contact Lenses
A contact lens fitting is a multi-step process that involves many important considerations, but perhaps the most important step is the one that precedes it all; determining if your patient can or can't wear contact lenses. In this article, I will walk you through the process of determining who can't wear contact lenses & who … Continue reading Knowing Who Can’t Wear Contact Lenses