Referring physicians are contacted if additional information is needed. A minimum of two working days is required to arrange transportation. This department promptly responds to all requests made by patients, physicians, and staff for services necessary for good patient care. The Bascom Palmer Pharmacy offers the most comprehensive services of any ophthalmic institution in the world and is responsible for purchasing, storing and dispensing all medications administered to Institute patients. The pharmacist performs medication counseling and monitoring and prepares extemporaneous compounds such as eyedrops, eye injections and intravenous injections.
Clinical information concerning medication therapy is provided to health care professionals.
Physicians on staff may order prescriptions and have medications mailed directly to the patient. Physicians not on staff may also have prescriptions dispensed to their patients for medications that are specially prepared by the pharmacist. This center is dedicated to the surgical correction of refractive errors including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The center is equipped to accurately measure refractive errors and determine the most appropriate procedure for the individual patient.