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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.
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. In brief: 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.