Abbs
Hx
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
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. Let’s find the style you are looking for and I will show you different pricing options.
OTC
Over the counter
what term do we use to describe and measure the dispersal of light in a lens?
Abbe Value
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, to provide you with coverage details
RTC
return to clinic
if a neurolens prescription shows 1.5 BI, how much BI prism is in each lens?
.75
TID
Three times a day
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