I wanted to be a poet, but I’m an optometrist

Optometry is a relatively young profession, having existed for about 100 years. In a simplified, interdisciplinary sense, optometrists apply their knowledge in the field of biophysics. Their academic training equips them with the skills to quantitatively and qualitatively assess their clients’ visual abilities. This assessment may result in a prescription for vision therapy, eyeglasses, contact lenses […]

The Optocentro Experience

The pleasure I derive from going to work every day stems largely from the fact that I am an integral part of a high-quality, prestigious brand—one that is unique in the world of optometry in Portugal: Optocentro. At a time when the retail optometry sector is expanding at an unprecedented rate, especially in major cities, with significant […]

2020: The First of All the Years for the Rest of Our Lives

The apparent coherence of the world has been profoundly undermined this year, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that 2020 is the first of all the years that remain in our lives. Let us examine the phenomena that preceded this turning point and their relationship to human consciousness and the impact of human actions on […]

Optocentro stands out on Facebook in 2020

The next issue of ÓpticaPro will reveal the rankings of the industry’s Facebook pages, based on an analysis covering the entire year of 2020. Optocentro holds a prominent position in this ranking, which underscores our strong commitment to expanding our presence in the digital world. Social media is a […]

A contemporary space, designed with you in mind

This is just one of the many reasons that set the Optocentro team apart: our constant search for ways to enhance the service we provide. With you in mind, we’ve created a more comfortable space on Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar. On your next visit, choose our personalized service. Learn more by calling +351 213 113 […]

Interview with Rui Motty – ÓpticaPro

What is Optocentro’s latest development in the luxury segment? The main goal we aim to achieve with this practice is not to target the luxury segment, because strategically, our company has never sought to position itself there. We position ourselves in the service segment, and as a result, we end up serving clients at both the upstream and downstream ends of the market. The […]

This is EYEkonic by OPTOCENTRO

EYEkonic byOPTOCENTRO is the first eyewear collection designed exclusively for Optocentro. The challenge was to design and produce unique models in innovative colors that would appeal to our customers. It is a themed collection inspired by the conceptual message that the Seven Deadly Sins represent regarding the deterioration of human relationships. They are […]

The "Reuse to Help" Project

Current industrial models are based on mass production and consumption, the defining feature of which is the “take-make-waste” concept, which places significant pressure on stimulating consumer demand. Today, natural resources in their raw form are extracted and transformed into objects, which are then discarded in the linear economy. For the most part, these practices […]

New Partnership – Izabel de Paula Club

Izabel de Paula, Portugal’s #1 Body Shaper Expert, recently launched the Izabel de Paula Club, which offers members a variety of discounts and surprises! As a member of this incredible club, you’ll have access to a wide range of content on beauty, aesthetics, health, wellness, and healthy living. It is with great pleasure that we announce […]

International Solidarity with Mozambique

Optocentro has some very special clients whose efforts to make a difference in the world truly inspire us. The NGO SIM (International Solidarity with Mozambique) is a private, non-profit legal entity established by Portuguese, Mozambican, and other citizens committed to development cooperation in […]