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Template:Gift Store One of Harvard Square's newest non-bank arrivals, Papyrus promises to satisfy any and all gift card and stationary needs with its moderately overpriced, Hallmark-esque paper goods (but no actual papyrus). Greek Isles-themed stationery ($14.95), journals ($10-40), and a wide assortment of picture frames ($7-50) are fairly standard, but services like gift wrapping ($3-5) and custom printing add a little more excitement. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Template:Optometrist Located in Eye Q Optical, Dr. Luria offers student discounts on eye exams (starting at $49) and hard to beat deals on contact lens packages ($159, including an exam). Walk-ins welcome. Same day service available for eye exams, contacts, and glasses. Dr. Luria and staff are knowledgeable and they provide fast, friendly service at moderate prices. Alternate location in Back Bay at 59 Clarendon St. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Template:Optometrist For the ultimate eyewear experience, stop into Eye Q. The selection of frames is outrageous, stocking the latest in fashionable styles for all price ranges ($99-350). The personable staff prides themselves on finding a frame fit to your taste; according to them, glasses are the ultimate accessory. The on-site optometrist can provide same-day service, with basic eye exams for $49 and lens packages including exam, contact fitting, lens prescription, and 6 mo. supply starting at just $159. 10% student discount and frequent promotions. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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Lots of chic and unique glasses are efficiently packed into this limited space that has been bringing light to Harvard eyes for over 30 years. Raybans and Cartiers lounge by exotic Italian and Japanese imports, and prices range from $100-300+. The second-floor technicians and third-floor eye doctors process most orders within 1hr. Eye exams average $69; package: eye exams and contact fittings, and a year's supply of contacts $249. Full selection of contact lenses $100+. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Template:Optometrist One of the largest selections of contact lenses in the area. Basic eye-exam $55, complete exams with contact-fitting $64-125. Professional care for contact lenses (including hard-to-fit astigmatic lenses) and glasses. Orders filled within 1-3 days. Huge variety of elegant frames $75-500, personalized by the attentive staff to fit every customer's face. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Conveniently located upstairs from For Eyes Optical, the good doctor performs complete eye exams for $70. For as little as $115 you can get an exam with a contact lens evaluation and fitting. Provides free disposable contact lenses to wear until your order arrives, but no student discount. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

For Eyes offers the Square's widest and most inexpensive selection of frames, including designer brands. Frames (plastic/glass lenses included) $59-300. Lenses without frames $44+. Visual field test $65, basic eye exam $50. Contact fitting $105. Acuvue $80 for 6 mo. supply.

Prime retail locations don’t come much better than Harvard Sq. Optical’s storefront on the outskirts of the famed square. An independent full service optical store. They are 3rd generation owners of this practice dating back to 1946. Starting out in The Harvard Coop, they moved to their present location in 1996. Harvard Square Optical provides eye exams, a wide selection of eyeglasses and shades, contact lenses, as well as, performing all follow up service necessary. The store owner, Neil Cohen, provides the friendly service without the pestering solicitation. If they can't fix your broken frames, they may be able to save your lenses by cutting them down to fit another frame within the same day. Showcasing designer as well as non-designer frames, they have the latest technology in thin lightweight lenses, progressive lenses, titanium frames, flexible titanium frames, stainless steel frames, and plastic frames. In fact, if you see a frame that they do not carry, they will contact other stores in order to find it for you. As their motto reminds you: Come in and "see the difference". "The Unofficial Guide" Review of Harvard Sq Optical

Template:Optometrist Fine glasses, sunglasses, sports goggles, and contact lenses 5min from Harvard Sq. A wide selection of frames—simple to fashionable and fancy—are $50+. Allow a week for all glasses and contacts. Optometrist on premises; basic eye exam $50, complete eye exam $101-125. 1-day disposables (Acuvue) $39/box of 30. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.