About us
A passion for clear sight since 1998
OGELA OPTİK has championed accessible, accurate, premium-quality eyewear across Türkiye through 42 stores and online.
Our story
We started in 1998 as a single small optical shop in Istanbul. Our founder, optometrist Mehmet OGELA, remembered the day he put on his first pair of glasses as the day he rediscovered the world — and wanted to share that feeling with others. From that first shop to 42 stores, our own laboratory and millions of customers, the same belief carries us forward: seeing clearly is not a luxury, it is a right.
Today OGELA OPTİK is one of Türkiye's most trusted homegrown eyewear brands — officially partnered with ZEISS, Essilor and Hoya, SGK-accredited, and one of the very few Turkish brands that offers the same standard of care in-store and online.
What we stand for
- The right prescription in the right frame. Glasses are not just an accessory — they are a medical device you wear every waking second. A wrong prescription, an incorrect pupil distance or a poorly fitting frame causes headaches, eye strain and long-term vision problems. 100% of our opticians are licensed.
- Transparent pricing. What you see on the tag is what you pay. Lenses, frames and labour are bundled into one price — no hidden "consultation fees" or "service charges".
- Accessible quality. A pair of ZEISS-lens prescription glasses was reserved for a handful of customers in 1998. Today we sell them from 600 TRY. Because clear vision is everyone's right.
- Sustainable production. 30% of our acetate frames are made from recycled acetate. Drop your old glasses at any store — we clean and repair them and donate them to people in need.
OGELA OPTİK in numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Stores in Türkiye | 42 |
| Licensed opticians | 380+ |
| Annual prescription pairs produced | 250,000+ |
| ZEISS-certified laboratory | 1 (Istanbul) |
| Customer satisfaction (2025) | 4.8 / 5 |
| International footprint | Northern Cyprus (2 stores), Germany (3 stores), France (1 store) |
Production and laboratory
Our own ZEISS-certified laboratory in Tuzla, Istanbul produces over 1,500 prescription lenses every day. ZEISS freeform machines, Schneider edge-cutting systems and digital pupillometers apply every prescription to within 0.01 dioptre. Order to ready-for-pickup: an average three business days. If we make a mistake, the replacement is free — your eyes should never pay for ours.
Ownership
OGELA OPTİK is an independent Turkish company, run by the founding family across three generations. None of the international eyewear conglomerates (EssilorLuxottica, Safilo) own a stake. That independence protects our brand neutrality — we recommend the frame that best suits you, not the brand with the highest margin.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. OGELA OPTİK is directly contracted with SGK (Türkiye's social-security institution); we apply your SGK contribution instantly in-store on prescription-eyewear purchases. Just bring your prescription and ID.
We do. Our ZEISS-certified laboratory in Tuzla, Istanbul produces over 1,500 prescription lenses a day. Order to ready-for-pickup takes three business days on average.
We are official partners of ZEISS, Essilor and Hoya. We recommend the lens that best fits your prescription and budget — the one that suits you, never the one with the highest margin.
We operate 42 stores across Türkiye, and abroad we serve customers through Northern Cyprus (2 stores), Germany (3 stores), France (1 store). Find your nearest boutique with our store locator.
Visit our boutiques
Find your nearest OGELA OPTİK boutique, drop in and try on the frames in person.
Still have questions?
Our customer-service team is on weekdays 09:00–19:00 at +90 850 220 22 22 or through our contact form.