Our Patient-Centered Vision
Modern Eye was founded by Dr. Elizabeth Eckhart, on a belief that patients and employees are the most important part of medical care. All too often eye exams can feel overwhelming, rushed through, and full of high-pressure sales at retail offices. Modern Eye is proud to be independently owned, so we can prioritize you, not corporate profits. Our staff takes the time to thoroughly explain all of our tests, to answer any of your questions and we genuinely enjoy helping you choose the eyewear to best suit your taste and lifestyle. Here you’ll find are your trusted Eye Doctor!
About Us
Dr. Eckhart founded Modern Eye in 2023 to place the focus back on the patient. Small businesses are the fabric of the Dayton community, drawing residents and other community members together for a common goal. Modern Eye is proud to be one of the pioneers bringing business back to a city hit hard by economic recession. As a resident of Dayton for the past 10 years, Dr. Eckhart has seen the growth and revitalization of the downtown.
Our Team
Our Patients Love Us!
Douglas2024-03-21First visit to Modern Eye Dayton was excellent! The staff were fantastic, very welcoming and helpful. Dr. Eckhart was knowledgeable and attentive, making the entire experience comfortable and informative. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality eye care.
Emma Kain2024-03-11Modern Eye Dayton is a beautiful establishment and amazing addition to the Dayton area! Dr. Eckhart is knowledgeable and thorough in her evaluation, treating you as a whole and not just as a number! Their frame selection is absolutely stunning! Recommending all my friends and family go here!
Liz2024-03-07They were very professional and kind nice environment you felt welcome when you step into there business
Andy Hickey2024-03-05It is a very nice shop and the staff is very nice. It's a walkable location for the downtown residents.
Zach Hensler2024-02-27Very good.
Quentin Hayes2024-02-15Really nice place. In a world where every eye doctor stocks the same products from the same monopoly it's rare to find a place both covered by insurance and with affordable frames from independently owned brands. The store was was fairly small but thoughtfully curated with a wide variety of different styles. The service and exam themselves was great. The doctor was nice and gave me a more thorough exam than I am used too. I don't remember ever having my depth perception assessed by prior doctors. Highly recommended if you are in need of an eye exam or just searching for frames.
Thomas Ritchie Jr2024-02-12Very courteous, considerate of your time and very knowledgeable to answer any questions.
Cathy Magness2024-01-26Beautiful office, friendly staff, best eye exam I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!
Our Rich History
In 1913 the Great Flood of Dayton left the downtown under 13 feet of water and many of the wooden buildings that comprised the downtown were destroyed by electrical fires. Our building, located in the Fireblocks District, was built in 1918 of solid concrete to guard against fire and floods after the disaster. Our office design highlights many of these beautiful and historical architectural details that helped keep these structures standing for over 100 years.
Contact Us
Conveniently located in the Fire Blocks District in downtown Dayton you will find our FREE off-street parking easy to access and your trip to our office a breeze.
We offer FREE, off-street parking at our lot at 48 S. Jefferson St. There is currently no sign, but we’re working on it! Please bring the ticket from the parking box into our office and we will happily validate your parking during your appointment.