Can an Optometrist Perform Botox Injections?

June 30, 2010
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Can an Optometrist Perform Botox Injections?

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July 4, 2010

Answer: Optometrists generally do not inject Botox

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July 4, 2010

Answer: Optometrists generally do not inject Botox

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July 5, 2010

Answer: It would depend on your State laws

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July 5, 2010

Answer: It would depend on your State laws

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July 5, 2010

Answer: An optometrist should not inject Botox. I am not aware of any optometrist that does do this

Philip Young, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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July 5, 2010

Answer: An optometrist should not inject Botox. I am not aware of any optometrist that does do this

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July 2, 2010

Answer: Botox injections require MD supervision

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July 2, 2010

Answer: Botox injections require MD supervision

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