It begins at the workbench

In this photograph from 1968, Ivo Perkas sits at a workbench. Around him are the tools and objects of a particular trade. For us, the image marks the beginning of our family optician, and reminds us how much of the work happens away from the window display, through careful looking and checking.

From an object to someone’s glasses

A frame in a display is not yet someone’s everyday pair. Choosing one opens a conversation: how the glasses will be used, what matters to their wearer and what information is needed for the lenses. Finding an appealing colour or a familiar name is only part of the process.

We like to hear about your current glasses. What works for you? What would you change? Sometimes this question guides a choice more effectively than information about the latest collection. An old pair can offer a useful starting point even when you want something quite different.

Attention after choosing

If the fit changes or you notice a problem, bring your glasses and explain what happened. Possible adjustments or repairs depend on the particular frame and its condition. We look at the object first, then discuss a solution. This is more honest than a promise made before knowing the model or the damage.

Much has changed between this photograph and the shop today. What we want to keep is a way of working: time for questions, care in choosing and a willingness to look closely at a pair of glasses. In that sense, the workbench remains part of our story.