Section 58-16a-601 - Scope of practice(1) An optometrist may: (a) provide optometric services not specifically prohibited under this chapter or division rules if the services are within the optometrist's training, skills, and scope of competence; and(b) prescribe or administer pharmaceutical agents for the eye and its adnexa, including oral agents, subject to the following conditions: (i) an optometrist may prescribe oral antibiotics for only eyelid related ocular conditions or diseases, and other ocular conditions or diseases specified by division rule; and(ii) an optometrist may administer or prescribe a hydrocodone combination drug, or a Schedule III controlled substance, as defined in Section 58-37-4, only if: (A) the substance is administered or prescribed for pain of the eye or adnexa;(B) the substance is administered orally or topically or is prescribed for oral or topical use;(C) the amount of the substance administered or prescribed does not exceed a 72-hour quantity; and(D) if the substance is prescribed, the prescription does not include refills.(2) An optometrist may not: (a) perform surgery, including laser surgery; or(b) prescribe or administer a Schedule II controlled substance, as defined in Section 58-37-4, except for a hydrocodone combination drug, if so scheduled and prescribed or administered in accordance with Subsection (1)(b).(3) For purposes of Sections 31A-22-618 and 31A-45-303, an optometrist is a health care provider.Amended by Chapter 292, 2017 General Session ,§ 39, eff. 1/1/2018.Amended by Chapter 305, 2014 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/13/2014.Amended by Chapter 160, 2000 General Session