Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-182.5

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 645-182.5 - [Effective until 6/19/2024] Use of injectables

A licensed optometrist shall not administer any injection prior to receiving approval from the board. Upon approval from the board, a licensed optometrist may administer only the following injections:

(1) Sub conjunctival injections for the medical treatment of the eye.

(2) Intralesional injections for the treatment of chalazia.

(3) Botulinum toxin to the muscles of facial expression innervated by the facial nerve, including for cosmetic purposes.

(4) Injections to counteract an anaphylactic reaction.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-182.5

Adopted by IAB June 2, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 25, effective 7/7/2021