Center City Philadelphia · 1017 Chestnut St

Signature style.
Clear vision.
Your story.

Eye care, eyewear, and everything in between, in one visit. Comprehensive exams, an on-site lab, and the latest designer collections. Most insurance accepted, right on 10th & Chestnut Street.

Clear lens

Records from 1932IVC since 2015
On-site labStock lenses in about an hour
Most plansInsurance accepted · We verify your benefits
5 languagesEnglish · Mandarin · Khmer plus Vietnamese and German on Saturdays.

Eye care

Care TEAM that looks after your eyes.

Comprehensive eye exams

Optometrist checks your vision and prescription and screens for glaucoma, diabetic eye changes and early signs of broader health conditions.

Contact lens exams & fittings

A contact lens exam is separate from a glasses exam. We measure the shape of your eyes for contacts, choose the lens type, and check the fit and comfort. Under Pennsylvania law, contact lens prescriptions are valid for one year at most, so we renew yours each year.

Frame styling

An optician who knows how frames sit on your face, your prescription and your day.

Lens options

Single vision, bifocals, progressives, coatings, blue light filter, tints and Transitions. A lens style for every prescription, cut, tinted and fitted on site.

Frame & lens repair

Bent frame, loose screw, or sore nose pads? Glasses sliding down or pinching? Bring them in. We adjust and repair frames on site to fit your face. If a frame is broken beyond repair, we will try to find a new frame that fits your current lenses.

All eye care services

Featured collections

The wall, curated.

A huge selection of styles for every taste, from classic to bold. Try on as many as you like with an optician who knows how frames sit on your face.

PP100

Philipp Plein

PP100

55-14-140

Stop by 1017 Chestnut St to try this frame on, or call 215-922-0212. Styles change often, so ask if it is in stock.

PP068

Philipp Plein

PP068

57-15-140

Stop by 1017 Chestnut St to try this frame on, or call 215-922-0212. Styles change often, so ask if it is in stock.

PP004 - Plein Urban Vegas

Philipp Plein

PP004 - Plein Urban Vegas

61-13-145 Polarized Lenses

Stop by 1017 Chestnut St to try this frame on, or call 215-922-0212. Styles change often, so ask if it is in stock.

PP018M - Plein Broadway Line

Philipp Plein

PP018M - Plein Broadway Line

54-19-145

Stop by 1017 Chestnut St to try this frame on, or call 215-922-0212. Styles change often, so ask if it is in stock.

PP053S - Plein Panorama Lake

Philipp Plein

PP053S - Plein Panorama Lake

56-18-140

Stop by 1017 Chestnut St to try this frame on, or call 215-922-0212. Styles change often, so ask if it is in stock.

Why IVC

One stop. Zero runaround.

Exam to eyewear in one visit

See the optometrist, pick your frames and get your glasses fitted, all in the same place.

Our on-site lab

We trace, edge, tint and fit your lenses here. Stock lenses are ready in about an hour.

Our story

Thorough eye care and eyewear you will love. We know our patients, not just their prescriptions. Many still remember us as Tru-Site Optical on Chestnut Street.

Insurance, handled

We accept most major plans and we check your benefits.

Dr. Tiffany Pao, O.D.

Meet our doctor

Dr. Tiffany Pao, O.D.

Dr. Pao joined the practice in 2015. Her interests include routine eye health exams, contact lens fitting, and co-management of LASIK and cataract patients.

Patient words

Kind words, in their words.

I love the customers service there and it’s always a lot of frames to choose from, the doctors there make you you feel very comfortable and explains your health thoroughly.

Robin T· Google review

International Vision Center is GREAT! I have been going there for years. The staff is very friendly & knowledgeable. The selection of eyeglasses they have are top notch! And the prices are very reasonable, considering they carry a large number of designer frames...

Cat W· Google review

I've been going to there over 10 years now, and wouldn't go anywhere else. Dr. is super nice and actually takes the time to explain things during my eye exams. I have dry eyes, and she found contact lenses that I could wear all day. The staff really knows their stuff...

Meng S · Google review

Find us

On Chestnut Street.

1017 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Walkable from Jefferson Station and Market East.

Monday – Friday9:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday9:30am - 4:00pm
SundayClosed

Ready when you are

Clear Vision starts here.