University City and Center City

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Eyecare and Eyewear Extroardinaire

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Modern Eye is a unique full-service optical shop and optometrist’s office with two locations in Philadelphia: Center City at 145 South 13th Street at the northeast corner of 13th and Walnut Streets - and University City on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania at 3419 Walnut Street.

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UNIVERSITY CITY

CENTER CITY

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Hours

Monday through Friday
10am - 6pm
Saturdays
10am - 5pm

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THE LATEST NEWS

Introducing Dr. Kyle Nichols to Modern Eye

Modern Eye is delighted to welcome Dr. Kyle Nichols back to our team of eye care professionals. After first joining us as an intern during…

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Rolf Spectacles Trunk Show at Center City

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John wearing Vinylize!

Happy new year from Modern Eye

Surprise! The entire Francis Klein collection just arrived in our University City location. Come check these beauties out from now until January 8th!

#MariaBamford came to make Philly laugh in beautiful @franciskleinparis glasses. Dr. Chris and Mitch loved the @mariabamfordcomedy show

A frame you will never forget. The dazzling Shirley 4 from @rappeyewear. Perfect for Ms. Robinson!

Tapping into our inner #Barbie at @moderneyephilly #CenterCity

Anai in @sayoheyewear The Queen. Shine bright!

Our sweet Lily 🌼 in @carolineabram.paris Viky & @anneetvalentin Dessin 3 . Find these petite frames inside our University City store located at 3419 Walnut St., Phila, PA 19104. For more information, please call 2153865953 or visit www.modern-eye.com