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State Education, Department of

Opticians in New York need an Ophthalmic Dispensing Professional License. This license comes from the New York State Department of Education (NYSDOE).

There are educational, experience, and exam requirements. Those waiting to take the exam can get a limited permit. This permit allows an optician to practice under the supervision of a licensed physician, optometrist, or optician.

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NYS Education Department Information Page on Ophthalmic Dispensing

NYS Education Department

Address
Office of the Professions

Registration Unit, State Education Building

2nd Floor

Albany NY 12234-1000

Website http://www.op.nysed.gov/

Email op4info@mail.nysed.gov

Phone (518) 474-3817

Fax (518) 402-2323

TDD/TTY: (518) 473-1426

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