Winter Sunglasses Sale — 25% off select in-stock styles

University City and Center City

Winter Sunglasses Sale — 25% off select in-stock styles

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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

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