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Ophthalmic Dispensing Alternate Layout

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Ophthalmic Dispensing Alternate Layout

An ophthalmic dispenser - commonly called an "optician" - is a licensed health care professional who adapts and fits lenses to correct deficiencies, deformities, or abnormalities of the eyes based on a written prescription from a licensed physician or optometrist. Contact lens practitioners are ophthalmic dispensers who are certified to fit contact lenses. Ophthalmic dispensers and certified

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Education Laws, Rules of the Board of Regents, and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education

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