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1 While the majority of states currently allow optometrists to. 2  prescribe oral steroids, Massachusetts is one of several states that do not. 3  Prescribe oral medications. 4  Massachusetts and New York are the only two states in which optometrists cannot prescribe oral medications to treat any condition.
Current licensure generally allows the optometrist to prescribe the full range of anti-herpetic agents, yet many cases remain unresolved and may require subspecialty care. This course explains how to identify and treat cases of ocular herpetic disease, and when to refer patients for further care.