Wide Viewing Angle with Seiko Vision X

Seiko Vision X offers a superior vision experience with a wide viewing angle. Seiko Vision X is an introduction to progressive lenses with aspheric back surface treatment. Designed specifically for first-time users, Vision X offers an excellent viewing experience thanks to its wide viewing angle. A product of Seiko’s experience and pioneering in FreeForm technology, Vision X offers a significant advantage thanks to its price-performance advantage by applying the new generation digital software developed by Seiko, as well as the structural advantage of progressive lenses with back surface processing. Seiko Vision X is the widest viewing angle progressive lens in its price category. Vision X, which is at least 50% more economical than a progressive lens with the same features in equivalent products, provides high wearing comfort with its soft design structure.

March 2023

Quality and Comfort Increase with Motivum

Motivum brand frames, which managed to become the sought-after brand of the sector in a short time with models suitable for every style, continue to be sold rapidly in elite stores. The quality, different, comfortable frames needed by the industry have been brought to Turkey with the assurance of Potential Optical. MOT90 Series consists of clear lines and an aesthetic structure. The forward taped bridge detail is beautifully crafted from various angles. It continues to attract attention with its collection of optical glasses with its innovative technology with weldless one-piece first-class German steel technology, titanium B durability and patented hinges. In addition to being elegant, stylish and remarkable, it keeps the quality at the highest level in its diversified models by considering your health and comfort. The lightness of the materials used and the flexibility of the frame prevent you from feeling the weight that may occur during use. Motivum has managed to attract the attention of free-spirited characters with its minimalist designs and a masterful fashion sense. The collection has a stylistic appeal and appeals to many styles with its range of colors. The collection offers the best comfort while maximizing the health and elegance of its users in a fast-paced lifestyle.

March 2023

Seiko Sensity 2 Is As Fast As Light

Quickly adapting to any light, anywhere, the specially developed ‘Seiko Sensity 2’ photochromic lenses offer the most reliable vision performance in any light conditions. It precisely adjusts the tint of the lenses using intelligent ‘Stabilight Technology’ that keeps the tint of the optical lens constant regardless of temperature, humidity or UV levels. Seiko Sensity 2 photochromic lenses act as sunglasses, quickly adapting to the environment in all weather conditions and light. Seiko Sensity 2 offers almost twice as fast lightening and darkening compared to the current Sensity. Protective and very comfortable to wear, Sensity 2 provides uninterrupted UV protection by darkening up to category-3 level outdoors with 3 different intense and natural color options. Protects eyes from overexposure to light in indoor and outdoor environments. While it prevents glare and provides 100% UV protection outdoors, it dims twice as fast indoors, providing excellent wearing comfort. Seiko Sensity 2 combines advanced photochromic technology with an impeccable design to help you see comfortably from the moment the sun shines.

March 2023

Safe and Easy Driving with Seiko Drive

Optimized for perfect driving in all conditions, Seiko Drive stands out as a special solution for driving that becomes stressful especially at night and in wet weather. Responding to the vision needs of drivers who experience loss of color perception due to darkness and increased sensitivity to light, Seiko Drive minimizes the light and headlight glare of oncoming vehicles, provides extra clear distance vision in foggy and rainy weather, and offers safe driving with less reflection. Adjustable to the needs of the driver, Seiko Drive clarifies more distances and eliminates blurred edges to provide excellent vision while driving. The Seiko Drive X, which provides a clear view of all indicators with a far-sighted focus, creates a better field of vision with progressive lenses. Equipped with Seiko RoadClearCoat (RCC) coating that enhances the quality of vision and product life, Seiko Drive reduces reflections from oncoming vehicles, wet surfaces or other light sources, ensuring clear and safe vision and reducing the risk of accidents.

March 2023

Rainbow Optik

RAINBOW OPTİK

In Tracks Of Rooted Legacy

“Thanks to Silmo Istanbul, we can easily access all the products we are looking for or not looking for, know or don’t know, instead of traveling all over Turkey.”

Hello Ms. Yağmur… Can you tell us about how your journey in the optical sector started?
First of all, before starting our interview, I greet all my colleagues with respect and love and wish you a pleasant reading… This sector is my father’s heirloom. In 1995, we entered the sector with Tech Lens, our domestic contact lens production company. Since my father and mother were partners, I spent my entire childhood in our company and therefore in the sector. This situation naturally affected my education and training life, and my orientation and preference was the opticianry department. After working outside for a long time, we opened our first store in Altunizade as Rainbow Optik in 2019.

How did you decide to open your store? Can you tell us about your vision of the organization and the mission you have undertaken?
I had the goal of opening a store during my education life, including my childhood. But in order to do it properly, I needed to know and learn the sector better. In other words, the right time had to come for this goal to be realized. My mission is to prioritize human health in every service I provide, to be result-oriented and to provide high level satisfaction by taking a position for the needs of our patients who prefer our store. Our vision is always; to protect the place we have acquired by growing and to carry it further and to be able to pass it on to my child with the same transparency and honesty as it was left to me.

Your father’s knowledge and sectoral experience must be a very valuable legacy for you. What are you doing to carry this legacy forward?
My father Hızır Yılmaz is the main factor in my involvement in the industry. Throughout my life, there has never been an artist, actor, etc. that I loved or admired very much. But from the day I knew myself, I had only one idol and that was my father. I always wanted to be like him. Because I believe that if I can be like my father, I will contribute and benefit not only to the sector but also to the whole world. For this reason, it is more difficult than expected to carry the knowledge, which we call the heritage that my father left me. Because today’s heritage is left to the children financially and there is no difficulty in using it. But my legacy comes from a very strong spirituality. In this way, I have to take extra care to be beneficial first to my family, then to our society and then to our sector. As a result of this care, we never stay where we are and always strive to be innovative.

We see that you are very meticulous for Rainbow Optik’s store design. What was your inspiration for this concept and what are the reflections on your customers?
I believe that the first impression is always very important. We wanted the patient who enters our store to first feel comfortable and peaceful and then to think that they can find the quality that suits them here. Obviously, when we opened our store, we did not open it with the idea of opening only optics. We wanted to make a difference and reflect our style. We follow technology closely and exhibit and use useful technology in our store. Due to this, the design work and construction phase of our store took longer than we thought of opening this place, we thought about all the details down to the finest detail and stood at the beginning. I am glad we did it this way. Because the first thing our colleagues, representatives and patients say when they first enter our store is praise for our decor.

You are among the newcomers as a retailer. What is your strategy when competing with established stores in your location?
We do not compete with any of our colleagues. The important thing is to be aware that we, as colleagues, will understand each other’s problems the best, and to continue our business properly in respect and love. Instead of applying our strategies to our colleagues, we apply them to move ourselves forward by seeking answers to questions such as ‘how can we provide better service?’ ‘How can we better meet the demands of our patients?’. I wish all my colleagues abundant earnings in a fair way, without resorting to irregular means, being aware that we are friends.

You sell Rainbow brand lenses. Which one has high sales. Eyeglasses or contact lenses?
Rainbow brand contact lenses are, of course, our first favorite and the name of our store. Based on my experience, I try to give the right information about contact lenses to the customers who come to our store in the best way. I am honored to correct the known mistakes about this subject. Glasses and contact lenses are like our children. We are happy to offer the sale of both according to the demand of our customers. This is a difficult question because it is a matter of preference. We offer the most suitable option to our patients in line with supply and demand.

What do you think is the most important problem of the sector and what are your ideas for solving it?
When I think of the sector’s problems, I can think of only two issues. The first is the disputes arising from the advanced competition of optics in the same location. The second one is the referrals made by the doctors working in the hospitals in the location. Both problems are interconnected. Unfortunately, I see that while we are friends with a pharmacy next to us, we are like enemies with our own colleague with the optics in our neighborhood. This issue bothers me a lot. However, we all have the same goal. We all work overtime for this sector. We should think that an urgent product or information deficiency in my store can be completed by my optician colleague, not another workplace near me. We should always be tolerant to each other. We should be supportive. The second problem is a bleeding wound that I have struggled with a lot and never changed. Doctors should do their duty, the patient should go to the optical store of his/her choice and receive service from the place he/she is satisfied with. There is a ‘commercial concern’ in the guidance of the institution or doctor to whom our patients entrust their eye health. The patient should make the best decision for his/her health and budget and should not be directed.

Do you follow international fairs closely?
We participate in all fairs organized abroad, including Turkey, every year. We think that fairs are very productive for the sectors and we benefit a lot from this. First of all, seeing the products and brands exhibited in fairs and expanding our horizons provides us with a lot of knowledge in our business life.  Meeting with our colleagues at home and abroad, chatting with them, refreshing what we do not know or misinformation always benefits us in our business life. For this reason, we do not miss any optical fair as much as possible, we create the necessary time and participate.

What are your thoughts and feelings about the Silmo Istanbul Optical Fair that took place last November?
Silmo Istanbul is a source of pride for us. This fair, which takes place every year and hosts many participants from various countries of the world, is the only example that we are successful as all those who work for the sector. Following this, it is a tremendous event that we are all together as a sector, as all friends, and that we are united even if it is for four days a year. As someone who attends Silmo Istanbul every year both as an exhibitor and a visitor, I can say with peace of mind that it is an organization that guides us and makes us feel at home. Thanks to Silmo Istanbul, instead of traveling all over Turkey, we can easily access all the products we are looking for or not looking for, know or don’t know. The fair lightens the burden on us and strengthens our relationships. I recommend all my colleagues to visit Silmo Istanbul and I hope to see them among us.

As a retailer, how would you evaluate the transition of 4 your eyes optical magazine, which has once again signed the sectoral innovation, to Digital Publication?
I believe that being the only one in your field as 4 your eyes magazine and including digital on the path you have always followed with the same stability will add more to your success. I wish you continued success and I am proud to do this interview with you. May our existence and unity continue. I greet you and all your readers with love and wish that our success will continue in unity.

March 2023

Lacoste Introduces The New Plant-Based Styles

Lacoste, the French iconic brand, presents two sunglasses and one optical style created with Arkema Pebax® Clear 1200 resin, a material containing advanced, bio-based carbons made from castor beans. The L.12.12 collection features up-to-date shapes and easy-to-wear colors. Named after the iconic L.12.12 polo shirt created more than 90 years ago by René Lacoste, the collection features color combinations, the iconic crocodile and petit piqué, staying true to the fashion-sport brand DNA. The frames are created with Arkema Pebax® Clear 1200 resin, which contains 90% renewable carbon making these styles extremely lightweight, flexible and impact resistant. “Marchon Eyewear is the first global eyewear company to use Arkema Pebax® Clear 1200 resin. We are excited to introduce Arkema Pebax® Clear 1200 resin into the Marchon portfolio. This Lacoste collection lets customers choose trend-forward frames,” said Gabriele Bonapersona, Chief Brand Officer at Marchon Eyewear. René Lacoste revolutionized fashion-sport wardrobe when he created the original lightweight polo shirt in “petit piqué” cotton. Standing at the crossroads between sports heritage and urban allure, frames are enhanced with heritage-led details such as the iconic crocodile logo and bold Lacoste branding featured on the temples. L6000S Part of the L.12.12 family, this elevated female style is made of Arkema Pebax® Clear 1200 resin, with a new, up-to-date shape. This style features a generous structure with geometric detailing and large temples made of Arkema Pebax® Clear 1200 resin. This bold oval sunglass style features gradient lenses and the crocodile symbol adorning the temples. L6001S Renewing the L.12.12 family with a new male updated shape. This style features a geometric structure and large temples. The color combinations, the iconic crocodile and the petit piqué exemplify authentic sport-inspired DNA of the brand. L2920 Renewing the L.12.12 family with a new female optical, this style features a butterfly shape made of Arkema Pebax® Clear 1200 Resin. The temples feature sport-inspired details and the Lacoste crocodile logo.

March 2023

Tom Ford Remarks with a Special Series

The world-famous Tom Ford, distributed by Turkuaz Optik, continues to attract attention with its special collection Photocromatic, which combines iconic design and modern lines with stylish and elegant details. Tom Ford Photocromatic sunglasses, which darken in color under high light and thus provide optimum vision quality, offer ultra elegance and ultra functionality together. Tom Ford’s special collection for both men and women with different styles reinterprets the retro concept by combining it with modern lines. The frames not only have ultra-chic lines and the distinctive “T” brand logo accessory details that distinguish the brand from others, but also offer alternatives to appeal to everyone’s taste with different colored lens options. Perfectly combining the latest technology and innovative materials with its signature provocative iconic style, Tom Ford manages to be indispensable for eyewear enthusiasts with its new Photocromatic sunglasses.

March 2023

Retro Eyewear For The Modern Man

One of the leading brands preferred by stylish and retro-loving modern city men, Hally & Son attracts attention again with its 2023 collection, which combines its characteristic masculine style with simple and stylish retro lines. The collection, consisting of designs that combine timeless retro chic with unisex lines and simplicity with style, where sharp and soft lines are used together, includes models that will turn the heads of many retro lovers of all ages, both men and women. The high quality acetate used by the brand gives a first-class quality to its robust and stylish accessories, which are the signature of the brand. Revealing the brand’s mastery in the art of eyewear, the collection dazzles with its fine details. Hally & Son optical glasses promise elegance and comfort together. In addition, some of the optical glasses models in the collection are offered with the brand’s original sun lenses. The brand, which will once again conquer the hearts of its followers with this feature, will make a name for itself this year.

March 2023

Rainy Series Offers Striking Naturalness

Within the wide color range of Arma Lens, each collection stands out with different features. Arma Rainy series, with its moiré design, makes the eyes look bigger and baby-like, and thanks to its natural eye iris design, it is not even obvious that there are contact lenses in the eye, offering an ideal naturalness to the wearer. Arma Lens provides graduated production from -1.00 to -6.00 degrees for myopes and from +1.00 to +5.50 degrees for hypermetropes in the Rainy series with a diameter of 14.2 mm and a basic curve of 8.6. Arma Lens collections, which offer long hours of contact lens wearing comfort with its special raw material that does not cause dry eye effect and high quality production technique, also satisfy the lovers of colored contact lenses with the beauty and naturalness of contact lens colors. Do not waste time to discover Arma Lens’ high quality collections that color your world and offer stunning naturalness.

March 2023

Türkeli Tekstil

TÜRKELİ TEKSTİL

Customer Oriented

“We believe that Silmo Istanbul offers an ideal environment and opportunity to expand our customer range and reach a wider audience.”

Hello Mr. Şahin… First of all, could you introduce yourself a little bit and tell us about how you personally crossed paths with the optical industry?
Hello… I am Yavuz Şahin Türkeli. First of all, we would like to thank 4 your eyes family for this interview. Türkeli Tekstil is an Izmir-based company established in 2016. As a result of our product researches since our establishment, we have determined that there is such a gap in the optical sector for eyeglass cases and bags, and as Türkeli Tekstil, we decided to direct a branch of our product range to the optical sector. Since our inception, we continue to serve both at up country and abroad by increasing our design diversity and increasing our product range.

Although you are new in the sector, you have managed to become permanent with your vision. How and when did you decide to establish Türkeli Tekstil?
Being innovative and taking action for a new venture carries some risks. However, from the first day we established Türkeli Tekstil, we focused on responding to the demands and expectations of our customers in the best way possible, taking all risks into consideration. We have developed a customer-oriented vision and in this way, I think we have succeeded in gaining a permanent place in the optical sector, which we are new to. As Türkeli Tekstil, we continue to carry our company forward by taking customer feedback as a guide.

Could you inform us about your company activities, service areas and products?
As Türkeli Tekstil, we are happy to be a part of the optical industry. We produce eyeglass cases and protective cases made of leather and fabric in all sizes for domestic and foreign markets. It is of great importance for us that our productions are made meticulously with high quality materials. Apart from the optical sector, Türkeli Tekstil also manufactures and wholesales makeup bags in all sizes.

What are the differences of eyeglass case and bag design from other accessory cases? Can you share the approval process of the designs?
As Türkeli Tekstil, we of course attach importance to the designs of our products being aesthetically stylish and striking. While preparing our luxury eyeglass cases and bags, we are primarily inspired by the demands of our customers and the latest trends. However, only aesthetic elegance and elegance is definitely not enough for us. For this reason, every case and glasses case produced in our company is specially designed to prevent damage to the material placed inside. Our primary goal is to provide the optimum level of protection, which is the function of the product.

Could you give information about your facility where you produce your products and its capacity?
As Türkeli Tekstil, we continue our activities in an area of two hundred and fifty square meters, which includes our production, storage, quality control and management buildings. Our business meticulously produces approximately two thousand five hundred pieces of eyeglass cases and bags per day.

What is your strategy for expanding your distribution and sales network?
As a newly established company, we are very attentive to announce our business and products to the masses. For this purpose, we are developing both our distribution and sales network through the work of our well-equipped staff promoting our company and products in the market, our advertisements on digital platforms and my personal customer visits. At the same time, thanks to our presence at the Silmo Istanbul Optical Fair, which we have been participating in for two years, we are increasing our customer potential and our place in the market day by day.

We know that you have been selling products abroad for the last 2 years. Do you design different products for your customers abroad?
Yes, as Türkeli Tekstil, we have started to work with foreign as well as domestic customers for the last two years. Our first customer abroad was an optical company in Greece. We are still exporting regularly with the aforementioned customer. In addition, we continue to work with companies and customers in different countries who recognize us at the fairs we attend and in the digital environment and decide to work with us. As I mentioned before, we attach great importance to the wishes and expectations of our customers in our products and the services we offer. For this reason, we serve our customers abroad in line with their unique demands. We offer a wide range of options with different models prepared by our designers according to these demands.

Do you also produce product boxes or bags for different sectors?
Yes, we also prepare products for different sectors other than the optical industry. I can count the stationery, cosmetics and jewelry sectors among them. We produce promotional bags according to customer demands in these sectors. We have recently started to produce laptop and tablet cases in line with the demands of our customers. We will continue to produce aesthetically stylish and remarkable cases and bags that ideally protect the products placed in them.

Do you follow international fairs and what are your thoughts on this subject?
I believe that following international fairs closely is of great importance in terms of discovering sectoral innovations, the latest trends, expanding your horizons as a manufacturer and perhaps most importantly, capturing business opportunities. For this reason, as Türkeli Tekstil, we are determined to take initiatives to take our place in these fairs in 2023.

What are your evaluations about Silmo Istanbul Optical Fair, which you have been among the exhibitors for two years, and what are its contributions to your company?
We think that Silmo Istanbul Optics Fair offers an ideal environment and opportunity to expand our customer range and reach a wider audience as a company that can be considered new in the sector and produces eyeglass cases and bags. As Türkeli Family, we are happy to be one of the exhibitors of Silmo Istanbul, which manages to go further than the previous year and expands its impact area every year.

Thank you very much for giving an interview to our magazine. Finally, could we learn your views on 4 your eyes and its evolution into digital publishing?
4 your eyes is a magazine that truly guides the optical industry with all its content. I believe that with its transition to the digital platform, it will reach more readers and thus expand its sphere of influence. I would like to thank you for all the effort you put into the sector and for this interview. I wish you continued success.

March 2023