Minnesota SF850 modifies optometrists' drug prescribing and administering limits.

Minnesota SF850 amends the definition of optometry in state statutes, modifying the limitations on optometrists' ability to prescribe and administer drugs. Specifically, it allows optometrists to prescribe legend drugs for up to seven days for diagnosing, curing, mitigating, preventing, treating, or managing diseases, deficiencies, deformities, or abnormalities of the visual system. However, it prohibits optometrists from administering legend drugs intravenously, intramuscularly, or by injection, except for treating anaphylaxis or via sub-Tenon, retrobulbar, or intravitreal injection.

Minnesota SF850 modifies optometrists' drug prescribing and administering limits.

Minnesota SF850 amends the definition of optometry in state statutes, modifying the limitations on optometrists' ability to prescribe and administer drugs. Specifically, it allows optometrists to prescribe legend drugs for up to seven days for diagnosing, curing, mitigating, preventing, treating, or managing diseases, deficiencies, deformities, or abnormalities of the visual system. However, it prohibits optometrists from administering legend drugs intravenously, intramuscularly, or by injection, except for treating anaphylaxis or via sub-Tenon, retrobulbar, or intravitreal injection.