Section 7121. Definition of practice of ophthalmic dispensing  


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  • 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.