# Eye Care Center ## Eye Care Center A referral is needed from Internal Medicine or Urgent Care for medical eye care. A referral is not needed for routine eye care. **Smith Campus Center, 5th Floor** 75 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 **Location Hours:** Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5:30 pm **Phone Numbers:** Emergency: Dial 911; Office: (617) 495-2068 [Overview chevron\_right](#eyes-overview) [Additional Info chevron\_right](#eyes-information) [Eye Care Center Providers chevron\_right](#eyes-providers) ![Eye Care Center physician administering an eye exam](/sites/g/files/omnuum12951/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2026-08/HUHS_2026_Eyes1.JPG?h=d1340579&itok=UlDzXvM-) ## expand\_more ## Eye Care Center Overview - We offer a range of vision care services for adults on a fee-for-service basis, including eye examinations and prescriptions for eyeglasses, sunglasses, and safety glasses. Eye exams consist of refraction, dilation, and pressure-checking. - HUHS Eye Care Center patients can purchase contact lenses through our online store. [ Order your contact lenses online arrow\_circle\_right ](https://secure.yourlens.com/huhs/) ![An HUHS optometrist in a white lab coat holds a lens while examining a patient in an eye care clinic, with optical instruments and a mirror in the background.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12951/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-08/HUHS_2026_Eyes3.JPG?itok=jKLNkUB6) ## Additional Information Open all sections Close all sections ### Eligibility expand\_more #### Harvard University Group Health Plan Members Members with a valid Harvard ID card can receive vision care services on a fee-for-service basis. Optometry services are available to Harvard University Group Health Plan members with an HUHS primary care physician. Ophthalmology services are covered by the Harvard University Group Health Plan when referred by your HUHS primary care physician. Find detailed vision care benefits in the [**HUGHP Benefit Description**](https://hughp.harvard.edu/benefit-summaries). #### Harvard Students One routine exam is covered for students with the HUSHP Student Health Insurance Plan per academic year (August 1 to July 31). Ophthalmology services are covered by the Student Health Fee under the Harvard University Student Health Program. ### Referrals expand\_more - Medical eye care is available by referral from your primary care or urgent care provider. - Routine eye care is available without a referral. ### Payment expand\_more Payment is due at the time of service. We accept direct payment by cash, personal check, Visa, or MasterCard. Payment by student bill and payroll deduction is also available. *Please be advised that there are charges for contact lens appointments and contact lenses. The contact lens exam fee is a global fee that covers the exam and up to two follow-up visits within 3 months of the initial exam. In some cases, the follow-up visit(s) are required to finalize a contact lens prescription.* ### Eye Care Staff expand\_more Optometrists and Ophthalmologists are licensed clinicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye problems. ### Contact Lens Online Ordering expand\_more [ Order your contact lenses online arrow\_circle\_right ](http://www.yourlens.com/huhs) --- ## Eye Care Center Providers [### Marina Furman, OD ](/people/marina-furman-od) ![Headshot of a professional person](/sites/g/files/omnuum12951/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-08/marina_furman_0.jpg?itok=euyP0Itr) [### Jeffrey Taveras, MD ](/people/jeffrey-taveras-md) ![Headshot of a professional person](/sites/g/files/omnuum12951/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-08/taveras_0.jpg?itok=oEK5WLul) [### David Tierney, OD ](/people/david-tierney-od)Director, Eye Care Center ![Headshot of a professional person](/sites/g/files/omnuum12951/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-08/Tierney_David_0.jpg?itok=ngOnBYJ2)