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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.
Optometrists prescribe, fit and glasses and contact lenses. An optometrist cannot perform surgery, but sometimes works with an ophthalmologist on post-surgical care. Opticians make lenses, frames, and contacts lenses. They analyze and interpret prescriptions and determine the lens best suited for the patient.