About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Modern Eye, an optician in downtown Chicago, customers began noticing something peculiar one morning. As the delivery driver unloaded new frames, he noticed a small note taped inside each box: ‘Wear these glasses for good luck today.’ No one knew who left them or why. Over time, more and more notes appeared—some wished for better grades, others hoped for job promotions. One particularly amusing note read: 'May you see double the joy!' Soon enough, everyone was eagerly awaiting their turn at the mysterious glasses. The only downside? Half of them saw everything twice, including the price tags on other customers’ purchases.
2. At Modern Eye, an optician nestled in the heart of San Francisco, it was late afternoon when a delivery driver pulled up to the door. The sun had just dipped below the Golden Gate Bridge, casting an eerie glow over the street. As he opened the package, a small cat darted out and scurried towards the window, startling everyone inside. Turns out, the delivery driver had accidentally brought home a furry surprise along with the eyewear. A neighbor happened by and offered to take the unexpected guest for a walk, while someone from Modern Eye posted a picture online captioning it ‘Our newest customer!’
3. At Modern Eye, an optician in bustling New York City, one foggy morning a customer noticed their reflection seemed slightly off. Upon closer inspection, they realized their glasses were now reflecting not just faces but entire alternate realities—each more absurd than the last. A delivery driver looked into his own reflection and saw himself delivering pizzas on Mars. He laughed so hard he dropped a package, which turned out to be a box of free samples from Modern Eye. A regular, sitting nearby, thought it was hilarious until he tried on a pair that showed him playing the violin like Paganini—only with three fingers—and promptly burst into laughter too.
4. At Modern Eye, an optician in sunny Los Angeles, one day a curious pug walked into the shop and kept staring at the shelves of glasses with unblinking curiosity. Finally, the little dog wagged its tail and chose a pair of stylish round frames. The owner, puzzled but amused, asked if it was for him. With a shrug and a bark, the pug left, leaving behind only a smile on everyone’s face. Since then, Modern Eye has had a regular customer—an adorable canine connoisseur of eyewear.