Optometrists can administer injections depending on state law. The most common injection optometrists administer are those related to the treatment of anaphylaxis. Some states allow optometrists to administer other types of injections if a patient is unresponsive to oral medications. Some states allow optometrists to administer vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccine.
The map below shows the range of optometrists' authority to administer injections by state or territory.