Lenses

Are you looking for an updated set of lenses? At Harvey & Lewis, we create lenses using the latest technology at our custom laboratory.

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Seeing Your Best In Your New Harvey & Lewis Eyewear Is Our Most Important Concern

Providing Quality Lenses for Connecticut Clients for 100+ years

Harvey & Lewis has been making eyeglass lenses since 1890! Over the years, we have dedicated ourselves to using the finest materials, the best equipment and maintaining the most exacting standards in the industry.

Choosing Your Lenses

Function is a significant part of choosing the right lenses, but design is still a top priority. Lenses should be tailored to your visual needs, while also complementing your personality and style. At Harvey & Lewis, we understand the relationship between both, which is why we carry a number of lens options.

Prescription Analysis

Once you've completed the eye exam, the journey begins with a thorough prescription analysis to determine how you use your eyes throughout the day. Do you drive a lot? Play sports? Are you in front of the computer all day? These are some of the questions our opticians will ask to determine what eyewear is best for you.

Materials

Based on your prescription, we'll begin with a recommendation for materials. From Polycarbonate, Trivex and various Hi-Index materials, we can reduce thickness significantly.

Lenses Design

Harvey & Lewis offers a spectrum of specialized lens designs, progressive lenses, and lens enhancements tailored to improve your vision and comfort. Whether you require precision correction, are seeking relief from digital strain, or need customized lens functionality for specific tasks, our range ensures you find the perfect fit. Additionally, our lens enhancements offer extra protection and clarity to meet the demands of modern life. To learn more about the types of lenses we carry, consult the information below:

Single Vision

Our enhanced single vision options include:

High Definition Digital Lenses: These lens are for stronger prescriptions with significant astigmatism correction.

Anti-Fatigue Lenses: Do you spend all day on your phone but you're too young for a progressive? This lens gives you a little boost in the reading area to relax your eyes.

Aspheric Lenses: These help reduce the magnification effect in plus powered lenses for a flattering cosmetic look.

Blue Light Glasses: Studies have shown that the blue light emitted from digital devices may cause eye strain, eye fatigue, and sleep disturbances. At Harvey & Lewis, we offer the most advanced lens technology available. Discover your personal blue light protection needs with our eyecare specialists today!

Progressive

Digital progressive lenses are fully customized to each wearer. The result is a lens that provides the widest field of view, sharper image quality, and clearer vision in every lighting condition. Our high definition digital lens is a proven winner that Harvey & Lewis patients love. Custom ground in our own laboratory, this backside design gives you the widest field of view in distance, intermediate and near.

HLHD - XR and XD: Want to customize your progressive lenses? We can expand the distance or reading to match your needs.  All day reading?  All day driving?  We can custom-grind the design that's right for you. In addition, we are also known for creating office lenses. More people call to thank us about these lenses than anything else we sell.  This is because HL office lenses offer extremely wide, intermediate, and reading fields of vision, making the lens perfect for office work and long hours on the computer.

Enhancements

At Harvey & Lewis, we offer a number of enhancements to help create a unique, custom pair of lenses that you will be excited to wear.

Glare-Free Coatings: Glare-free lenses eliminate reflection and glare, allowing more light to pass through and helping you see more clearly. The result is better vision, enhanced cosmetic appearance, and reduced eyestrain and fatigue.

Transitions Lenses: This type of lens can minimize eye strain, glare, and eye fatigue. They also help to block UV rays that can harm an individual's eyes.

Polarized Lenses: These lenses help to sharpen images, enhance visual clarity, and reflect the light.

Mirror Coatings: These are known to optimize the light that passes through the lens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Navigating such a wide variety of lens options can be daunting, which is why Harvey & Lewis has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to assist you in making an informed decision. Whether you're curious about lens maintenance or considering a lens update for your frames, our FAQ section is designed to provide clarity and support.

  • How do I clean my eyeglass lenses?

    To maintain long-term quality for your lenses, we recommend following these 3 easy steps:

    1. Rinse with warm water and soap or an approved eyeglass cleaner. Harvey & Lewis is proud to sell a comprehensive eyeglass cleaner and all the proceeds we receive from selling this solution go to support Fidelco! 
    2. Rinse again with clean, clear water.
    3. Dry softly with a clean cloth.

  • Can I just change the lenses in my glasses?

    Technically speaking, the answer is yes. However, there are a couple factors to consider such as the condition of your frames and if your frames have been discontinued, resulting in an incorrect fit for your lenses.

Consult With the Professionals at Harvey & Lewis

Elevate your vision with the perfect pair of lenses from Harvey & Lewis. Our experts are ready to help you select the ideal lenses tailored to your lifestyle and visual needs. Don't compromise on clarity or comfort—schedule your personalized lens consultation with us today and experience the world through a new lens.

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For more information or to schedule an eye exam, call one of our eight locations or click the button to contact us online.

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For more information about lenses or to schedule an eye exam, call us at (860) 522-2020 or click the button to visit our contact page.

What Makes Us Special?

The Harvey & Lewis Difference

Doctor
Experienced Eye Doctors

Our affiliated doctors of optometry will provide you with a complete 21-point eye examination to determine not only your prescription, but also the health of your eyes.

Eyeglasses
Designer Eyewear & Frames

When it comes to designer eyewear and frames, we constantly monitor the latest trends in fashion to be sure that you have the largest selection of contemporary styles to choose from.

Family
Family-Owned Business

Harvey & Lewis has operated in the family for over a century. Generation after generation, we strive to provide you with the highest quality eye care possible, using today's technology and methods.

Years in business
Over 130 Years in Business

Success starts with a clear vision. We set out to bring quality care and service to the world of optics. Over a century later, we still measure our success by those same guidelines.

Lens manufacturer
In-House Lens Manufacturing

At Harvey & Lewis, we have a special manufacturing facility that focuses on consistently producing excellent lenses for our Connecticut clients.

Eight locations
8 Convenient Offices Across CT

One of our main goals is to make eye care convenient and relatively easy for Connecticut residents to seek out. That is why we are proud to offer 8 different locations across the state.

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