N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8, § 67.5 – Supervision of fitting contact lenses.

(a) the prescribing physician or optometrist is physically present during the fitting of contact lenses; or
(b) if the prescribing physician or optometrist is not physically present during the fitting of contact lenses:
1. (1) the ophthalmic dispenser fills the written prescription of a physician or optometrist in which the refractive error of the eye at a vertex distance is indicated, and which does not require the making of a molded impression of the eye in connection with the fitting of contact lenses. Such prescription may not be modified without confirmation in writing by the supervising physician or optometrist which shall be filed by the ophthalmic dispenser with the original prescription; and
2. (2) the ophthalmic dispenser shall direct the patient to return to the supervising physician or optometrist who shall check the fit and accuracy of the lenses prior to discharge by the physician or optometrist.

Personal supervision by a physician or optometrist in the fitting of contact lenses pursuant to section 7121 of the Education Law shall mean: