/ˈwelkəm/
noun
A greeting used to put a guest at ease.
Welcome to Henry Miller Opticians where you are more than a customer, you are a guest! Visit our inviting showroom where, in addition to being able to purchase the most attractive eyeglasses, sunglasses and prescription lenses (most of which are worked right here in our workshop), you can see puppet shows and hear readings from our favorite authors!
/ˈwelkəm/
noun
A greeting used to put a guest at ease.
Welcome to Henry Miller Opticians where you are more than a customer, you are a guest! Visit our inviting showroom where, in addition to being able to purchase the most attractive eyeglasses, sunglasses and prescription lenses (most of which are worked right here in our workshop), you can see puppet shows and hear readings from our favorite authors!
Optics
Optics
/ˈäptiks/
noun
The branch of physics which studies the behavior of photons.
Here at Henry Miller Opticians, we transform the science of light into eyeglasses perfectly suited to your wants and needs.
/frends/
noun
People with whom you have developed a relationship.
At Henry Miller Opticians, we want to do more than sell you a pair of eyeglasses, we want to have a long-term relationship with you focused on your improved vision. In addition, we want you to get to know our other friends – book authors who are proud to display their books in our front windows, on our book cart and on our website!
Michael Harris
Kenneth S.H. King
David Lawrence
Michael F. Armstrong
Betsy Prioleau
Christopher Dickey
Gene Dattel
Annie Schlechter
Johnathan Hallgrey
Pietro Cicognani
/drēm/
Plural noun
Imaginative thoughts.
Sometimes your dreams are hidden behind your closed eyes. But sometimes, it is possible to see your dreams in the beauty, colors and shapes of the world before you. At Henry Miller Opticians, we help our friends see their dreams.
/ˈSHäpiNG/
noun
To search for goods and services
Come to Henry Miller Opticians when you are looking for the best quality eyeglasses and the most caring service available! Let us show you how satisfying shopping for eyeglasses can be!
/ˌef ˌā ˈkyo͞o/
noun
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we hear most often from our new guests and customers:
Even in our “New York minute” culture, where everything must be done yesterday, quality takes some time and effort. Making your perfect eyeglasses demands care and attention. Generally, you can expect your new eyeglasses in three to four business days.
Of course, we know only too well that sometimes emergencies happen. Not terribly long ago one of our customers broke her glasses two days before leaving on vacation. We made sure to have her new glasses ready in time for her to enjoy her sightseeing with perfect clarity!
Just like we need some pampering and upkeep, so do your eyeglasses! A new nose pad here, a tightened screw there and everything is tiptop like new!
Few things are as annoying as a pair of eyeglasses held together with an unattractive piece of tape! When your eyeglasses are broken, you can count on us to mend them. Most repairs, we are happy to take care of as a courtesy when you stop in and visit. However, if your eyeglasses are truly broken, we may ask a modest fee for replacement parts or soldering.
Few things make us happier than to have you visit us in our neighborhood store here on the Upper East Side. However we have many, many friends and customers all over New York, across the United States and around the globe. We are happy to ship eyeglasses to you no matter where you are and, when needed, have local messengers deliver your eyeglasses right to your door!
Absolutely! Our optician is NY State-certified to administer the DMV vision test. There is a modest fee for this service.
You should also be aware that the NY State DMV is in the process of changing the state drivers licenses to the more sophisticated enhanced version that conforms to Federal requirements for air travel and access to Federal buildings. In order to get the enhanced drivers license, you will have to go to your local DMV. If you are visiting the DMV, you might as well have the vision test taken care of at the same time.
We do not perform eye exams at Henry Miller Opticians. We are happy to refer you to any number of local eye doctors who are very good!
We are often asked about the kinds of insurance we accept. Because there are so many insurance companies with so many different policy requirements, we decided to be an out-of-network provider. As an out-of-network provider, we can offer you a broader range of products and services.
We are happy to provide all appropriate documentation for you to submit directly to your insurance company.
There was.
Henry Miller was a Bohemian optician who immigrated to America around 1900. When he first arrived, he worked for Miss Martha Dora Polen Optometrist and Optician, located at 1629 Madison Avenue. Over time, Martha and Henry became more than business partners and they married.
In 1909 they opened Henry Miller Opticians located close to Lenox Hill Hospital.
In 1976 Ralph Gerchberg O.D. Phd. purchased Henry Miller Opticians. He kept the name because everyone in the neighborhood knew the business. Henry Miller Opticians moved to its present location 972 Lexington Avenue in 2005 where Kirk Gerchberg is the current, proud owner of Henry Miller Opticians.
In the beginning
When they married
1909 to present
You can contact us by phone or form.
Con.tact
/‘kan,takt, ken’takt/
verb
The act of communicating with another
Contact Henry Miller Opticians with your questions about eyeglasses, lenses, and eyeglass repair.
- Address
972 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021
Between 70th and 71st Streets - Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:15 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Saturday 10:15 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Except during the months of July & August
- Phone:
- Social:
/ˌtestəˈmōnēəl/
noun
A written endorsement.
At Henry Miller Opticians, we love to hear from our friends and guests!