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Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.
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Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.
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Private
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1976
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Harrington's Of Florence, Inc., operating as Harrington Vision Center, is a private optometry practice based in Florence, South Carolina, providing comprehensive eye care services to patients in the Florence and Darlington metropolitan area. Founded approximately in 1976, the practice has operated continuously for over 50 years under the leadership of Dr. Burt Harrington, supported by Drs. Philbeck and Boyd. The business serves a horizontal individual patient base, addressing vision correction, eye disease management (including glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye), pediatric eye care, vision therapy, sports vision, computer vision, and emergency eye care.

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Harrington Vision Center is a private, family-founded optometry practice operating three locations across Florence and Hartsville, South Carolina, delivering comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, and vision therapy services to individual patients and families.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersFlorence, United States
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Florence
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
optometry services, eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, vision therapy
Industry4 codes
1Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care)
CodeHLAKAKABPrimaryYes
2Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment)
CodeHLAHAJADPrimaryNo
3Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK)
CodeHLAKAKAFPrimaryNo
4Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care
CodeHLAKAKAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Offices of Optometrists62132
  • Offices of Optometrists621320
  • Optical Goods Retailers45613
  • Optical Goods Retailers456130
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine8011
  • Ophthalmic Goods3851
Product category
Optometry Services
Marketing channels3 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1New Patient Promotion
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

20% OFF complete eyeglasses care (frames and lens) for new patients; insurance excluded

harringtonvision.com
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Harrington Vision Center provides comprehensive optometric care through in-person eye and vision examinations, followed by the dispensing of prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and designer sunglasses. The practice also delivers ancillary services such as pediatric eye care, emergency eye care, sports and computer vision assessments, vision therapy, LASIK co-management, and treatment of conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic retinopathy across three South Carolina locations.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Harrington Vision Center operates as a traditional optometry practice offering a unified suite of eye care services rather than a software platform. The core offering combines eye examinations and vision correction products. Eye exams serve as the entry point, followed by prescription eyewear products (contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, fashion eyewear, and sunglasses). Supplementary services include pediatric care, emergency eye care, family eye care, sports vision, computer vision treatment, progressive lenses, polarized glasses, frame selection assistance, repairs, LASIK consultation, healthy aging care, and vision therapy. The practice has three locations in Florence and Hartsville, SC, and has served the community for over 50 years.

Product and service19 records
1Eye & Vision Exams
CategoryEye care services
Description

Comprehensive eye examinations including vision testing, eye health evaluation, and prescription determination for individual patients of all ages.

2Contact Lens Exams
CategoryEye care services
Description

Specialized exams for contact lens fitting, including measurements required for proper lens selection for patients needing corrective contact lenses.

3Pediatric Eye Exams
CategoryEye care services
Description

Eye examinations designed for children to identify vision problems and eye conditions in pediatric patients.

4Prescription Eyeglasses
CategoryOptical products
Description

Prescription eyeglasses combining eye exam, lens selection, and frame styling for individual patients requiring vision correction.

5Progressive Lenses
CategoryOptical products
Description

Multifocal lenses that transition seamlessly between focal points for near, intermediate, and distance vision.

6Polarized Glasses
CategoryOptical products
Description

Eyeglasses with polarized lenses for reduced glare and enhanced visual comfort.

7Contact Lenses
CategoryOptical products
Description

Contact lenses for vision correction, including standard and specialty options for patients with hard-to-fit contacts needs.

8Sunglasses
CategoryOptical products
Description

Sunglasses from brands including Oakley, Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, and Costa Del Mar, including polarized options.

9Fashion Eyewear
CategoryOptical products
Description

Designer and fashion eyewear frames for prescription glasses.

10Frame Selection
CategoryOptical products
Description

Assistance in selecting eyeglass frames that fit face shape, lifestyle, and budget.

11Eyeglass Repairs
CategoryEye care services
Description

Eyeglass repair services including frame adjustments, screw replacement, and nose pad replacement.

12Emergency Eye Care
CategoryEye care services
Description

Urgent eye care services for immediate vision and eye health concerns.

13Sports Vision
CategoryEye care services
Description

Vision training and evaluation to improve visual performance for athletic activities.

14Computer Vision
CategoryEye care services
Description

Evaluation and treatment for eye strain and vision issues related to computer and digital device use.

15LASIK Consultation
CategoryEye care services
Description

Pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care for LASIK refractive surgery patients.

16Healthy Aging Eye Care
CategoryEye care services
Description

Eye care services focused on age-related vision changes and prevention of age-related eye conditions.

17Vision Therapy
CategoryEye care services
Description

Doctor-supervised non-surgical treatment program to correct and improve vision problems and visual skills.

18Family Eye Care
CategoryEye care services
Description

Comprehensive eye care services for all family members, from children to seniors.

19Eyeglass Lenses
CategoryOptical products
Description

Prescription lenses for eyeglasses, including progressive lenses, bifocals, and multifocal options.

Scale indicator2 records

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Recent move4 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National optical retail chain owned by EssilorLuxottica providing eye exams, frames, and lenses in mall and standalone locations. Comparable on the exam + eyewear retail model at much greater national scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-location optometry practice and optical retailer combining comprehensive eye exams with prescription eyewear dispensing across the Southeastern U.S. Most directly comparable on the full-service, multi-location optometry + dispensary model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Vertically integrated eyewear brand offering prescription glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, and in-store eye exams. Comparable as a direct competitor for both the exam-driven and dispensary revenue streams at independent practices like Harrington's.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-location optical retailer offering eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses with a value positioning. Comparable as a same-format competitor scaling in regional markets and competing for routine vision patients.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National optical retailer providing eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable as a multi-location direct-to-consumer optical retailer.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Online-only eyewear retailer offering low-cost prescription glasses and sunglasses. Comparable as a competitive channel for prescription frame/lens sales that bypasses in-practice dispensing.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established national optical franchise offering comprehensive eye exams, eyewear, and contact lenses. Comparable as a scaled optometry retail competitor across U.S. markets.

TypeEmerging player
Description

A specialty ophthalmic device company; included here only as an adjacent technology supplier relevant to practices offering premium IOL/LASIK co-management services like Harrington's.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

In-store optical department of a national warehouse club providing eye exams and a wide frame/lens assortment. Comparable as a volume-driven competitor on price for both exams and eyewear.

TypeDirect peer
Description

High-volume optometry and optical retail chain emphasizing affordable eye exams paired with bundled eyewear. Comparable on the eye-exam-plus-eyewear business model competing for value-conscious patients in regional markets.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat2 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profiles3 records

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Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.

Optometry Servicesharringtonvision.com

Harrington Vision Center is a private, family-founded optometry practice operating three locations across Florence and Hartsville, South Carolina, delivering comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, and vision therapy services to individual patients and families.

What Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. does

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc., operating as Harrington Vision Center, is a private optometry practice based in Florence, South Carolina, providing comprehensive eye care services to patients in the Florence and Darlington metropolitan area. Founded approximately in 1976, the practice has operated continuously for over 50 years under the leadership of Dr. Burt Harrington, supported by Drs. Philbeck and Boyd. The business serves a horizontal individual patient base, addressing vision correction, eye disease management (including glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye), pediatric eye care, vision therapy, sports vision, computer vision, and emergency eye care.

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.
Legal name
Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.
Website
https://harringtonvision.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1976
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Harrington Vision Center is a private, family-founded optometry practice operating three locations across Florence and Hartsville, South Carolina, delivering comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, and vision therapy services to individual patients and families.
Ownership category
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Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. industry classification

Industry
Product category
Optometry Services
NAICS
Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)
SIC
Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)
akta.pro primary industry
Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

  • Optometry services
  • Eye exams
  • Prescription eyewear
  • Contact lenses
  • Vision therapy

Where Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Florence
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goNew Patient Promotion

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Harrington Vision Center provides comprehensive optometric care through in-person eye and vision examinations, followed by the dispensing of prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and designer sunglasses. The practice also delivers ancillary services such as pediatric eye care, emergency eye care, sports and computer vision assessments, vision therapy, LASIK co-management, and treatment of conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic retinopathy across three South Carolina locations.

Product overview

Harrington Vision Center operates as a traditional optometry practice offering a unified suite of eye care services rather than a software platform. The core offering combines eye examinations and vision correction products. Eye exams serve as the entry point, followed by prescription eyewear products (contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, fashion eyewear, and sunglasses). Supplementary services include pediatric care, emergency eye care, family eye care, sports vision, computer vision treatment, progressive lenses, polarized glasses, frame selection assistance, repairs, LASIK consultation, healthy aging care, and vision therapy. The practice has three locations in Florence and Hartsville, SC, and has served the community for over 50 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Eye & Vision Exams Comprehensive eye examinations including vision testing, eye health evaluation, and prescription determination for individual patients of all ages.
  • Contact Lens Exams Specialized exams for contact lens fitting, including measurements required for proper lens selection for patients needing corrective contact lenses.
  • Pediatric Eye Exams Eye examinations designed for children to identify vision problems and eye conditions in pediatric patients.
  • Prescription Eyeglasses Prescription eyeglasses combining eye exam, lens selection, and frame styling for individual patients requiring vision correction.
  • Progressive Lenses Multifocal lenses that transition seamlessly between focal points for near, intermediate, and distance vision.
  • Polarized Glasses Eyeglasses with polarized lenses for reduced glare and enhanced visual comfort.
  • Contact Lenses Contact lenses for vision correction, including standard and specialty options for patients with hard-to-fit contacts needs.
  • Sunglasses Sunglasses from brands including Oakley, Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, and Costa Del Mar, including polarized options.
  • Fashion Eyewear Designer and fashion eyewear frames for prescription glasses.
  • Frame Selection Assistance in selecting eyeglass frames that fit face shape, lifestyle, and budget.
  • Eyeglass Repairs Eyeglass repair services including frame adjustments, screw replacement, and nose pad replacement.
  • Emergency Eye Care Urgent eye care services for immediate vision and eye health concerns.
  • Sports Vision Vision training and evaluation to improve visual performance for athletic activities.
  • Computer Vision Evaluation and treatment for eye strain and vision issues related to computer and digital device use.
  • LASIK Consultation Pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care for LASIK refractive surgery patients.
  • Healthy Aging Eye Care Eye care services focused on age-related vision changes and prevention of age-related eye conditions.
  • Vision Therapy Doctor-supervised non-surgical treatment program to correct and improve vision problems and visual skills.
  • Family Eye Care Comprehensive eye care services for all family members, from children to seniors.
  • Eyeglass Lenses Prescription lenses for eyeglasses, including progressive lenses, bifocals, and multifocal options.

Companies that use Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • LensCrafters: National optical retail chain owned by EssilorLuxottica providing eye exams, frames, and lenses in mall and standalone locations. Comparable on the exam + eyewear retail model at much greater national scale.
  • For Eyes Optical: National optical retailer providing eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable as a multi-location direct-to-consumer optical retailer.
  • Pearle Vision: Established national optical franchise offering comprehensive eye exams, eyewear, and contact lenses. Comparable as a scaled optometry retail competitor across U.S. markets.
  • Costco Optical: In-store optical department of a national warehouse club providing eye exams and a wide frame/lens assortment. Comparable as a volume-driven competitor on price for both exams and eyewear.

Direct peers

  • MyEyeDr: Multi-location optometry practice and optical retailer combining comprehensive eye exams with prescription eyewear dispensing across the Southeastern U.S. Most directly comparable on the full-service, multi-location optometry + dispensary model.
  • Warby Parker: Vertically integrated eyewear brand offering prescription glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, and in-store eye exams. Comparable as a direct competitor for both the exam-driven and dispensary revenue streams at independent practices like Harrington's.
  • Stanton Optical: Multi-location optical retailer offering eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses with a value positioning. Comparable as a same-format competitor scaling in regional markets and competing for routine vision patients.
  • America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses: High-volume optometry and optical retail chain emphasizing affordable eye exams paired with bundled eyewear. Comparable on the eye-exam-plus-eyewear business model competing for value-conscious patients in regional markets.

Emerging players

  • Zenni Optical: Online-only eyewear retailer offering low-cost prescription glasses and sunglasses. Comparable as a competitive channel for prescription frame/lens sales that bypasses in-practice dispensing.
  • RxSight (Independent Local Optometry, generic comp): A specialty ophthalmic device company; included here only as an adjacent technology supplier relevant to practices offering premium IOL/LASIK co-management services like Harrington's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. social profiles

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Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. financial estimates

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Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. leadership team

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Profiles3 records

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.

What does Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. do?

Harrington Vision Center provides comprehensive optometric care through in-person eye and vision examinations, followed by the dispensing of prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and designer sunglasses. The practice also delivers ancillary services such as pediatric eye care, emergency eye care, sports and computer vision assessments, vision therapy, LASIK co-management, and treatment of conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic retinopathy across three South Carolina locations.

Is Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. a public or private company?

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. founded?

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. was founded in 1976. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. based?

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. is headquartered in Florence, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.'s main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are LensCrafters, For Eyes Optical, Pearle Vision and Costco Optical. Direct peers are MyEyeDr, Warby Parker, Stanton Optical and America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses. Emerging players are Zenni Optical and RxSight (Independent Local Optometry, generic comp).

Does Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. have an API?

No public API is recorded for Harrington's Of Florence, Inc..

What industry is Harrington's Of Florence, Inc. in?

Harrington's Of Florence, Inc.'s product category is Optometry Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAKAKAB, Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care), with a secondary code of HLAHAJAD, Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment). Its NAICS code is 62132 and its SIC code is 8011.

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