British Columbia ODs Can Treat Glaucoma

Amendments to the Optometrists Regulation took effect recently that will allow BC doctors of optometry to prescribe medications to treat glaucoma. The changes reportedly will make it easier and faster for British Columbians to get the advanced eye care they need to prevent or slow down the progression of glaucoma - especially in rural and remote areas of the province, according to the British Columbia Association of Optometrists (BCAO). Read more.