2006 New York Code - 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 such lenses  may  be  adapted
  and  dispensed  without prescription. Contact lenses may be fitted by an
  ophthalmic dispenser only under the personal supervision of  a  licensed
  physician or optometrist.