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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.
Step 4: Become a Licensed Optometrist. Every state in the U.S. requires optometrists to be licensed. After graduating from a state-approved optometry program, applicants must pass written and clinical exams administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Regional and state clinical exams and state law exams may also be required.