Limitation modification on optometrist prescribing and administering drugs

SF 850 modifies Minnesota law to adjust limitations on optometrists prescribing and administering certain drugs. The bill removes specific duration restrictions: it allows optometrists to prescribe oral antivirals for longer than 10 days, oral steroids for longer than 14 days without physician consultation, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for longer than seven days. These changes apply to optometrists who meet educational requirements and are authorized under Minnesota statute. The bill maintains existing prohibitions, such as bans on intravenous drug administration (except for anaphylaxis), invasive surgery, and prescribing Schedule II/III oral drugs.