N.Y. Educ. Law § 7121

§ 7121. Definition of practice of ophthalmic dispensing. The practice\nof the profession of ophthalmic dispensing is defined as adapting and\nfitting lenses, for the correction of deficiencies, deformities or\nanomalies of the human eyes, or adapting and fitting non-corrective\ncontact lenses, on written prescriptions from a licensed physician or\noptometrist. Replacements or duplicates of such lenses may be adapted\nand dispensed without prescription. Contact lenses may be fitted by an\nophthalmic dispenser only under the personal supervision of a licensed\nphysician or optometrist.\n