For Eyes Optical Brings A Family-Owned Eyewear Business To Bustling Federal Street In 1972 Philadelphia a few friends had an idea: create an optical store that combined a friendly open environment with a fair pricing structure and a high quality product. For Eyes Optical is proud to say that its commitment to value and customer continues every day at its over 140 stores and that it is still owned and operated by the same family and friends as back in the day. Much has changed in the optical industry since 1972 – including the corporate consolidation of most retailers and the outsourcing of lenses. For Eyes Optical is proud to say that it continues to live out its commitment to its customers, coworkers, and communities every day, the same way it has for 35 years.