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    Raleigh/Cary NC optical shops

    I am looking for a really well done optical practice in the area. Something like www.brassmonocle.com would be nice. I believe the owner is a member here. Is there anything this inspiring around here?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tcmod View Post
    I am looking for a really well done optical practice in the area. Something like www.brassmonocle.com would be nice. I believe the owner is a member here. Is there anything this inspiring around here?

    Thanks
    IK see you'[re an OD...

    Are you looking for employment, a place to buy, or do you need glasses?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johns View Post
    IK see you'[re an OD...

    Are you looking for employment, a place to buy, or do you need glasses?
    None really, although purchase/partnership is always appealing. I ran across the link and I wondered if anyone had a location as nice as that in the area.

    Perhaps I should disclose that I am not associated with any optical at this time.

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    There is Specs in Durham, one on 9th St. and one in Southpoint Mall.
    There is 20/20 in Raleigh in Crabtree Valley Mall and in Chapel Hill on Franklin St.(I think)
    There is not really anything in Cary if you are looking for a more upscale look.

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    Perhaps I should disclose that I am not associated with any optical at this time.
    Want a job at the coast? I need an OD.

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    I appreciate the responses. I will visit the locations you have mentioned. Thanks again.

    I would love the coast, but I am rooted to the triangle. Now if you are around when retirement comes we might have something!

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    I was quite taken with a couple of practices I visited in NC last month, Stonehenge Optical (Andrew Weiss' place) and Wake Forest Family Eye Eye Care in Wake Forest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by obxeyeguy View Post
    Want a job at the coast? I need an OD.
    stoutenburg! :idea:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Judy Canty View Post
    I was quite taken with a couple of practices I visited in NC last month, Stonehenge Optical (Andrew Weiss' place) and Wake Forest Family Eye Eye Care in Wake Forest.
    Thanks, Judy, for your kind words; but I've also seen the Brass Monocle's website and I'd never compare their very upscale and artistically original shop with our simpler one. :o Still, tcmod, if you're interested in visiting, PM me and I'll give you our location.
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    There's more to it than just art and architecture, there's the ambience as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Judy Canty View Post
    There's more to it than just art and architecture, there's the ambience as well.
    :bbg::bbg::bbg: (I'd put a bow in there if I knew how to do it!)
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    Lol!

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    There are several locations for Eye Care Associates in the Raleigh area. They are a great group!

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    I visited one location, but just briefly. Hope to be back there soon!

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