Common questions about Optometrists
Answering the most frequently asked questions about Optometrists.
Only if disclosed. Prescribing authority varies by state and changes how the practice is underwritten.
General liability responds to premises falls, which are a genuine exposure with dilated patients leaving the office.
Malpractice covers fitting and follow-up decisions; product liability covers the lens itself. Infection claims often involve both.
Missed pathology on a routine exam, particularly glaucoma, retinal detachment and ocular tumors. Failure to refer is the common thread.
No. Product sales need product liability. Practices with a retail dispensary need both forms.






