3 points to consider when prescribing narcotics

Article

Prescribing narcotics and opioids has come under scrutiny of late as the opioid epidemic continues to grow. Optometry Times Chief Optometric Editor Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO, gives his three key points to consider before handing over that prescription to your patient.

The views expressed here belong to the author. They do not necessarily represent the views of Optometry Times or UBM Medica.

Prescribing narcotics and opioids has come under scrutiny of late as the opioid epidemic continues to grow. Optometry Times Chief Optometric Editor Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO, gives his three key points to consider before handing over that prescription to your patient.

Get more content from SECO 2018 in Atlanta here

Recent Videos
Dr. Analisa Arosemena discusses glaucoma at EyeCon 2024
Dr Nate Lighthizer discusses his 2024 Vision Expo West presentations
Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO, chats with Optometry Times about his talks about retina conditions at Vision Expo West
Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO, AAO Dip, talks OCT and glaucoma
Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, talks 2024 EyeCon's networking and education opportunities
EyeCon Co-chair Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD talks passion for research and education in ophthalmology
Lorraine Provencher, MD, presenting slides
Nazlee Zebardast, MD, MSc, overviews her ARVO 2024 presentations on glaucoma and polygenic risk scores
Michael Chaglasian, OD, details success of new OCT device at the ARVO 2024 meeting
© 2024 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.