Our Optical Boutique
Modern Eye’s carefully curated selection of independent eyewear is showcased in our optical boutique. Our frames highlight an international selection of independent designers and manufaturers. High quality and innovative design are what sets Modern Eye’s glasses apart from what you’ll find elsewhere.
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Our modern optical provides a warm, comfortable atmosphere with soothing music and an abundance of live tropical plants. Designed with a single level, open floor plan, our boutique is accessible to all patients of any age or physical ability. It also features specially selected clear, clean lighting that mimics natural sunlight, so you can be certain that the frames you choose will look great in every setting. A dedicated selfie wall lends our patients the spotlight to show off their new style to friends, family and Modern Eye’s growing network of social media fans.
Our Brands
Modern Eye offers a carefully curated selection of frames from independent designers that you’ll find nowhere else in the Miami Valley. Our frame lines reflect a focus on both unique design and high-quality craftsmanship from around the globe. We are also proud to offer frames made from recycled materials. We feature Shamir lenses for the best optical clarity and visual comfort available.
OVVO
When OVVO set out to create the most durable, lightweight frames on earth, they searched for a metal material able to perform to the highest standards. When they could not find it, they forged their own. The result is a feat of engineering ingenuity: frames of unmatched comfort that endure the rigorous challenges of everyday life with award-winning style. OVVO frames are made of surgical steel and titanium, making them incredibly durable, feather-light weight and completely hypo-allergenic. At Modern Eye, we also carry OVVO’s virtually indestructible kids’ frame line too for active youngsters with an affinity for design.
Morel
Morel is a family-owned business that has been creating elegant and fashion-forward spectacle frames in France since 1880. Independent and atypical, Morel produces exceptional glasses that reveal the uniqueness of each person. Morel’s patented screwless and weld-free hinge draws its essence from a European design school of thought: functional design. Nothing is superfluous; everything is designed so that each element serves its function. Morel offers sophisticated frames for both men and women.
Catch London
Catch London eyewear collection is handmade by master craftsmen in their London factory. Featuring an array of statement pieces and bold designs in colorful acetate, each Catch London frame is inspired by the vibrancy and color of specific London roads, squares and boroughs. Each frame empowers both men and women to embrace their uniqueness and flair.
OGI
These eye-catching styles are a bridge that seamlessly connects a unique personality to the blank canvas of every day expression. Boldly colored, intelligently designed and meticulously constructed from the finest materials, OGI eyewear sets itself apart in the independent optical world through inspired form, but most importantly, empowers their wearers to show their true colors. Fun, colorful children’s and tween frames are also available!
Article One
Article One hand selects independent artisans from all over the world to create its timelessly styled, innovative optical and athletic transfer collections. Each frame is handcrafted in Italy with high-quality materials and high-performance innovation. Article One’s ACTIVE Collection has earned several awards for style and sport function. It features special silicone insets in the temples and custom-designed nosepads to help keep glasses and sunglasses in place even during the most rigorous of workouts.
Scott Harris
Scott Harris offers fresh, timely stylings free of heavy embellishments. As designer and founder Scott Harris Shapiro explains, “Eyewear should fit both your face and your personality naturally, and it should be unique enough to fit them both perfectly.” Featuring modern choices for men and women in ultra light-weight and playful options, these frames accentuate your face while making a subtle statement.
State
Each frame is meticulously handcrafted from premium, globally sourced materials to be a genuine expression of one’s personal style and distinct personality. Each frame is designed and crafted in Chicago of premium materials. State frames are for those who consider how their frame is made with as much mindfulness as how it looks.
INVU
INVU invites you to see the world ultra-polarized. INVU polarized sun lenses boast a 99.9% polarizing effect for absolute glare-free vision. Available in a wide array of styles and materials, INVU sunglasses provide both great optical clarity and uncompromising panache. INVU is also committed to protecting the earth’s resources and offers a line of plastic frames made from recycled water bottles.
Jones New York
Jones New York embodies classic chic with styles to fit all face shapes and sizes. Like their clothing lines, Jones New York eyeglass frames offer a tailored fit for both petite and broad faces. Clean, timeless styling makes these spectacles a great choice for both men and women seeking a polished, refined look.
Gap Kids
Creative and classic, Gap Kids offers many great styles in fun colors for kids and tweens. The frames mirror the timeless simplicity of Gap’s clothing line with fun details that make their designs unique. Many of the kids’ frames feature durable spring hinges and come in multiple sizes to compliment the tiniest of tots to growing adolescents.
Toucca Kids Sunglasses
Toucca Kids offers fun, fresh kids’ polarized sunglasses to safeguard vulnerable little eyes from the damaging rays of the sun. Made by parents frustrated by the lack of durable and comfortable sunglasses available for children, Toucca Kids aims to provide parents the confidence to know that their little one’s eyes are well protected by equipping them with accessories fit for exploration beyond the backyard. Using premium quality frame materials, these frames can also be made into prescription eyewear as well.
Choosing Your Frames
Choosing the perfect pair of frames to match your personality is easy with the help of our knowledgeable optical staff. Our state licensed opticians can help you navigate the complexities of your vision plan and choose the lenses that fit your lifestyle. Our patients value our fresh and honest approach to selling glasses, free from high-pressure tactics and buy-more-pay-less gimmicks. At Modern Eye we prioritize your visual needs, not corporate profits, to get you seeing and looking your best.
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!
Book an Appointment
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.
