Optometrists limitations on prescribing and administering drugs provisions modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota's rules for optometrists prescribing and administering prescription medications. It removes previous restrictions on optometrists prescribing oral antivirals (limited to 10 days), oral steroids (14 days without physician consultation), and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (7 days). The changes specifically allow optometrists to prescribe these medications within the new time limits, while maintaining existing restrictions on intravenous/intramuscular drug administration, invasive surgery, and Schedule II/III oral drugs. These provisions directly affect optometrists practicing in Minnesota, expanding their limited prescribing authority for specific eye-related treatments.