Can an Optometrist Perform Botox Injections?

I am not aware that an optometrist can perform Botox, even if they are under the supervision of a physician. Nurses and physician assistants (P.A.s) can, in some states, perform the injections while they are being supervised by a licensed physician. Ophthalmologists are different than optometrists as they do have an M.D. degree so they are able to do the treatments.

This will vary by state. To the best of my knowledge Optometrists are not qualified to perform Botox injections.

Optometrists are not medical doctors. They are not trained for invasive procedures. In all state in the United States optometrists are engaged in lobbying efforts to have state legislatures increase the scope of their practices. I am not aware that they have gained privileges for injecting Botox. You should check with your state optemetric board. However, why would you do this as these would be the least experienced individuals you could find for treatment.

Botox is a precriptive drug which means that an MD or equivalent with prescriptive authority is responsible. Regulations vary by state as to who can do the injections under the doctor's authority. Typically this can be an RN, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

Botox is a precriptive drug which means that an MD or equivalent with prescriptive authority is responsible. Regulations vary state to sate and in Minnesota an MD must own the clinic and be responsible.  For more information Google safeandethicaldoctors.