Charles Morris Ophthalmic Opticians

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an elderly gentleman entered Charles Morris Ophthalmic Opticians and asked the clerk, ‘Do you know why I always come here at exactly 9:17? Because it’s the best time for eye exams!’ The clerk smiled politely but shook his head. 'Actually,' he replied with a twinkle in his eye, 'you always come at that time because your neighbor's clock is five minutes fast.' The old man nodded wisely, then winked back and said, 'Ah, well, at least my eyes are on time!'

2. A curious customer walked into Charles Morris Ophthalmic Opticians one day and asked, ‘Why does every pair of glasses here seem to whisper my name?’ The old optician smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Ah, well, that’s because each pair is handcrafted just for you.' The customer, amused but skeptical, tried on another pair—and indeed, they seemed to say something else entirely. As he left, a delivery driver joked, “Next time I’ll order mine with volume control!”

3. In the dimly lit hallway of Charles Morris Ophthalmic Opticians, a small dog paused mid-stroll. Its nose twitched as it sniffed something unusual—a faint scent that seemed to come from behind the counter. The receptionist looked up curiously but saw nothing out of place. Suddenly, an elderly gentleman emerged from the storeroom, scratching his head. 'Oh dear,' he said, ‘I must’ve left the door open again.' The little dog wagged its tail and trotted off down the hall, leaving everyone with a smile. It turned out the scent was just old spectacle cleaner.

4. In the quiet afternoon, a young child dragged her mother into Charles Morris Ophthalmic Opticians, pointing excitedly at the strange contraptions on display. 'Mommy,' she whispered, 'why do these glasses make things look so funny?' The kind optician smiled and explained, ‘They’re just special lenses for seeing better in different lights.’ The little girl giggled, thinking it was magic. As they left, her mom whispered to an acquaintance, ‘She’ll grow out of it soon—just like that time she thought our neighbor was an alien!’