Using drugs off label is not only permissible, it’s often standard of care. Get to know the following non-FDA-approved indications (if you don’t know them already).
Oral antibiotics and analgesics often are clinically necessary when treating certain ocular conditions. Here’s a rundown of our favorite systemic agents.
While somewhat uncommon in an optometric setting, you should be prepared to identify and address patients who are on the hunt for prescription painkillers.
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care—San Antonio Location: Omni La Mansion Del Rio Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO Earn up to 19 COPE Credits (approval pending)
West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium Location: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Program Co-chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD Up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (approval pending)
West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium Location: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Program Co-chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD Up to 11 LIVE COPE Credits (approval pending)