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Medical Eye Care Allergy, red eye, point-of-care testing and specialty prescriptions.
The medical side of a modern optometry practice: allergy care, red eye and infection testing, the CLIA rules behind in-office tests, and specialty prescriptions for neurotrophic keratitis and thyroid eye disease. Each card opens a focused page built from FDA labels, manufacturer and public health sources.
Where most practices start.
Begin with the visits you already see every day, then add testing and specialty care.
- Treat allergy and red eye in house
- Run CLIA-waived tests correctly
- Recognize specialty-drug candidates
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Everyday medical visits
Allergy and red eye are among the most common reasons patients call, and most can be managed in the office.
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Point-of-care testing
Rapid adenovirus, MMP-9 and osmolarity tests answer questions in the chair under a CLIA certificate of waiver.
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Specialty prescriptions
Neurotrophic keratitis and thyroid eye disease have FDA-approved treatments that optometrists help identify and co-manage.
Everyday care
Allergy and red eye
Common visits that a medical practice can treat with confidence.
Eye Allergy Guide
Allergic conjunctivitis, OTC antihistamine drops and an in-office protocol.
View page › PrescriptionAllergy Rx Drops
Prescription antihistamines and a soft steroid, with monitoring.
View page › TestingRed Eye and Infection Testing
Rapid adenovirus testing, red flags and when to refer.
View page ›Testing
Point-of-care tests
The rules and the tests behind same-visit answers.
Specialty Rx
Specialty prescriptions
FDA-approved treatments for less common conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a CLIA certificate for in-office eye tests?
Yes. Waived tests such as rapid adenovirus and MMP-9 are run under a CLIA certificate of waiver, following each manufacturer's instructions.
Which allergy products can I order from Vision Rescue?
OTC allergy drops such as Lastacaft, Zaditor and Opcon-A, plus allergy lid wipes and cooling masks.
Can I order point-of-care tests?
Yes. The QuickVue Adenoviral test and control set, InflammaDry and ScoutPro supplies are in the wholesale catalog.
Does Vision Rescue sell OXERVATE or TEPEZZA?
No. These are dispensed through specialty pharmacy or given by infusion. The pages explain the label so you can identify and co-manage candidates.
Where does the information on these pages come from?
FDA labels, manufacturer sites, CMS and CDC guidance, and peer-reviewed sources. Each page lists its references.
References
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Stock allergy products and point-of-care tests from one wholesale account.
Written for licensed eye care professionals. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Review each Prescribing Information and package insert before use. Scope of practice and coding rules vary by state and payer.