7120 – Introduction.
§ 7120. Introduction. This article applies to the profession of ophthalmic dispensing. The general provisions for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title apply to this article.
7121 – Definition of Practice of Ophthalmic Dispensing.
§ 7121. Definition of practice of ophthalmic dispensing. The practice of the profession of ophthalmic dispensing is defined as adapting and fitting lenses, for the correction of deficiencies, deformities or anomalies of the human eyes, or adapting and fitting non-corrective contact lenses, on written prescriptions from a licensed physician or optometrist. Replacements or duplicates of […]
7122 – Practice of Ophthalmic Dispensing and Use of Title “Ophthalmic Dispenser” or “Optician”.
§ 7122. Practice of ophthalmic dispensing and use of title “ophthalmic dispenser” or “optician”. Only a person licensed or exempt under this article or a corporation, partnership or persons doing business under an assumed name and either composed of licensed ophthalmic dispensers or employing licensed ophthalmic dispensers shall practice ophthalmic dispensing or use the title […]
7123 – State Board for Ophthalmic Dispensing.
§ 7123. State board for ophthalmic dispensing. A state board for ophthalmic dispensing shall be appointed by the board of regents on recommendation of the commissioner for the purpose of assisting the board of regents and the department on matters of professional licensing and professional conduct in accordance with section sixty-five hundred eight of this […]
7124 – Requirements for a Professional License.
§ 7124. Requirements for a professional license. a. To qualify for a license as an ophthalmic dispenser, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements; (1) Application: file an application with the department; (2) Education: have received an education, including high school graduation and completion, in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations, of either (i) a two-year […]
7125 – Exemptions.
§ 7125. Exemptions. Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect or prevent: a. An unlicensed person from performing merely mechanical work upon inert matter in an optical office, laboratory or shop; or b. A student from engaging in clinical practice, under the supervision of a licensed ophthalmic dispenser or licensed optometrist or licensed […]
7126 – Special Provisions.
§ 7126. Special provisions. 1. Eyeglasses or lenses for the correction of vision or non-corrective contact lenses may be sold by any person, firm or corporation at retail, only on prescription of a licensed physician or licensed optometrist and only if a licensed physician, optometrist or ophthalmic dispenser is in charge of and in personal […]
7127 – Advertising of Non-Prescription Ready-to-Wear Magnifying Spectacles or Glasses.
§ 7127. Advertising of non-prescription ready-to-wear magnifying spectacles or glasses. 1. Any printed advertising for non-prescription ready-to-wear magnifying spectacles or glasses to be sold through the mail also shall include the statement, “ATTENTION; READY-TO-WEAR NON-PRESCRIPTION GLASSES ARE NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE PRESCRIBED CORRECTIVE LENSES OR EXAMINATIONS BY AN EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL. CONTINUOUS EYE CHECK-UPS ARE […]
7128 – Mandatory Continuing Education.
§ 7128. Mandatory continuing education. 1. (a) Each licensed ophthalmic dispenser required under this article to register triennially with the department to practice in the state shall comply with the provisions of the mandatory continuing education requirements prescribed in subdivision two of this section except as set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this […]