You are here: DOCET > Distance Learning Projects > Optometric Quarterly > OQ61 > Prescribing Update

Prescribing Update





Listen/download here:   Stream OQ 61 Part 2 - download

 

Many optometrists remain unsure about exactly which medications they can use, and in what circumstances.

Deacon Harle of the Institute of  Optometry, talking to Gwyneth Morgan, sheds some light.

  

Gwyneth Morgan

Gwyneth Morgan

  Deacon Harle

Deacon Harle

 

References

 

British National Formulary, Eye section:  http://www.bnf.org/bnf/bnf/current/2078.htm
 
Titcomb LC and Lawrenson JG. Recent changes in medicines legislation that affect optometrists.
Optometry in Practice 2006; 7: 23-34. http://www.college-optometrists.org Members section.
 
College of Optometrists. Use and supply of drugs or medicines in optometric practice.
http://www.college-optometrists.org Members section.


See also: