Ontario Expands Drug List for Optometrists
Tuesday, February 7 2017 | 00 h 00 min | Press Release
The Ontario government has announced the expansion of the list of drugs that Optometrists can prescribe. An additional 11 drugs have been added to the list including specific topical corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Notably cyclosporine (brand name Restasis® Allergan), a topical immunomodulator indicated to increase tear production, is among the newly added drugs.
Click for the statement from the College of Optometrists of Ontario: