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Optometrist
License Description Optometry is the diagnosis and treatment of disease, optical deficiencies and deformities, and visual and muscular irregularities as related to the human eye and adjacent tissue. Optometrists are independent primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system.
Licensing Agency
NYS Education Department
State Board for Optometry
89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474 3817
OPTOMBD@nysed.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 02/14/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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