OPTIQUE Vision Care recently opened its newest flagship store at the Giftland Mall at Pattensen, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara. This store is geared at providing cutting-edge eye care technology and outstanding customer service in a quest to transform the eyewear and eye care experience.Minister of Public Health, Dr George Norton, congratulated the store’s general manager, Dhani Narine, and his wife, Madonna Narine, for their initiative and for expanding their line of business in eye care and eye wear.
He told the gathering at the opening that the Ministry of Public Health is committed to eye care, which is at the forefront of its mission, whilst introducing dynamic products in eye care for cost effective purposes.
Dr Norton added that it is very important to have a comprehensive eye examination annually, to detect eye diseases and deficiencies and to have early treatment and care.
He said Guyana has also made strides in primary and secondary eye care with the Ophthalmology Hospital at Port Mourant catering for various eye care services.
That hospital has been working in collaboration with GPHC Department of Ophthalmology in which eye surgeries have been done, he said.
Dr Norton pointed out that the Low Vision sites have been extended countrywide to promote the 20/20 vision strategy and to create awareness, with additional services to avoid blindness. He said training has been provided, as well as technology and infrastructure for that purpose.
The minister said this administration will continue to embrace eye care through partnerships with the private sector to exchange expertise, links and network for the early detection and treatment of eye diseases in Guyana.
Also making remarks was Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr Emanuel Cummings, who said he is very pleased with the new store, which will provide a place for UG students to have clinical training in optamology.
CLINICAL TRAINING
And with the opening of more stores by Optique Vision Care, students of UG will have jobs in eye care and they will receive clinical training in which they will be rotated between the three stores, Dr Cummings noted.
He said Optique Vision Care must be given the recognition they deserve, and they have the facilities to provide the best eye care services.
The third store features complete design, which includes everything from chic brands to state-of-the-art eye care diagnostic technology, to modernise displays and a contemporary floor plan.
Optique Vision Care is committed to helping to maintain healthy eyes; and now, in 2015, they are pleased to open their newest store, said General Manager, Dhani Narine.
“We are excited to share our new location, as this is a direct response to feedback from our valued customers, who requested a more central Georgetown location. We responded, and we believe that everyone will love our new store, which incorporates our brand, a welcoming atmosphere, and a modern retail space that celebrates both our dreams and vision, along with state-of-the-art eye care equipment.”
He added that apart from their modern clinical equipment, Optique Vision care has an in-house, state-of-the-art laboratory for assessing all their eyewear.
He noted that their laboratory is capable of processing more than 50 pairs of eyewear per day, is fully computerized, and is remotely maintained by an American-based company.
Dhani Narine noted that to foster its growth, the company has secured highly trained Optometrists and Ophthalmologists who were desirous of joining a trusted brand and to work within a proven system to provide exceptional eye care and excellent service.
This new store adds on five persons to the number of persons employed with Optique Vision Care, making the total number of persons employed 15 at three stores.
Optique Vision Care was created in September 2013 to deliver consistent patient care across the country. Its first location was opened at Mahaica, East Coast Demerara; and in November 2014, its second location was opened at Grove, East Bank Demerara. It has now opened another location at the Giftland Mall.
The customer experience that is offered is core to achieving the Optique Vision Care motto: “To be your preferred eye care provider by delivering professional eye care, value, continuous innovation and exceptional customer service.”

By Michel Outridge