Ophthalmic Dispensing
Contact Information
License Application Status
Find the status of your license application by checking our online license verifications; your name will be added immediately when your license number is issued. You may also contact:
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Ophthalmic Dispensing Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 250
Fax: 518-402-5354
E-mail: opunit1@mail.nysed.gov
Please provide your name, social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence.
Education Credentials from Non-approved Programs
If you have questions about acceptable documentation to verify education completed outside the U.S. or in non-approved programs, contact:
Office of the Professions
Bureau of Comparative Education
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 300
Fax: 518-486-2966
E-mail: comped@mail.nysed.gov
Licensing Examination
Licensing examinations for ophthalmic dispensers and contact lens dispensers are administered by:
National Contact Lens Examiners
6506 Loisdale Road, Suite 209
Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: 800-296-1379 or 703-719-5800
Web: www.abo-ncle.org
90 State Street
Suite 1009
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 800-724-8633 or 518-462-6805
Practice Issues and Continuing Education
For answers to questions concerning practice issues or continuing education requirements, contact:
Office of the Professions
State Board for Ophthalmic Dispensing
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 180
Fax: 518-402-5944
E-mail: odbd@mail.nysed.gov
Professional Misconduct and Discipline
This site contains information concerning professional misconduct, including how to file a complaint and search for disciplinary actions taken against licensees.
General Customer Service
Telephone hours are from 8:30am to 4:45 pm, Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817
TDD/TTY: 518-473-1426
Fax: 518-474-1449
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
