Responsible Opioid Prescribing in Optometry: Clinical Use of Schedule II Drugs and Addiction Awareness

Course overview

This course provides optometrists with practical, patient-centered guidance on the safe and effective use of opioids for managing acute ocular pain. Through real-world scenarios and evidence-based recommendations, participants will learn when opioid therapy may be appropriate, how to support patients in understanding and using these medications responsibly, and how to recognize pain presentations that warrant further evaluation or referral.