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History
what do these three numbers represent: 58-18-145
Eye Size, Bridge, Temple length
What kind of eyecare professional gave this prescription? +2.75 +0.50 x 159
Opthalmologist
what machine do we use to take a picture of the eye?
Optomap
Why doesn’t my prescription remain valid for longer than a year or 2?
to ensure your vision correction is accurate and your eyes are healthy
PD
pupillary distance
How do you find a frame pd?
A+DBL equals Frame PD.
What “P” eye condition is when the eye muscles become less elastic and more rigid, resulting in difficulty reading smaller print up close?
Presbyopia
At what marking do you take the intermediate pd at?
65
Why are your glasses so expensive? Can’t I just get them online for cheaper?
Yes, and the reason why is that the glasses we produce for you will give you exceptional clarity. That said, we do have beautiful frames to fit nearly any budget.
OTC
Over the counter
What is the most common hypoallergenic material?
Titanium
what term do we use to describe and measure the dispersal of light in a lens?
Abbe Value
Where do you check for unwanted prism on a pair of PALs in a lensometer?
At the prism reference point.
Why do you need my medical insurance card?
Sometimes, at the start of an eye exam, it can be difficult to determine if your exam will be medical or vision, so collecting both vision and medical information allows us to verify benefits ahead of the visit.
RTC
return to clinic
How do you calculate frame decentration for a pt's PD?
Frame PD minus Pt's PD Divided by 2.
if a neurolens prescription shows 1.5 BI, how much BI prism is in each lens?
.75
What are the three most common instruments used at H&L during pretesting?
Autorefractor, Optos, Tonometer
What are the 5 C's for sunglasses?
Clarity
Color
CASH!
Comfort
Central vision
TID
Three times a day
How do you determine if a saddle bridge fits properly?
Bridge should touch at all points on the nose without sliding or gaps.
What month and year did the first Harvey and Lewis store open in Hartford?
February, 1890
What were the names of the first 2 men to start Harvey and Lewis?
Foster Harvey and Robert Lewis