505 – Sri Lanka’s first branded designer eyewear store turns 1

505, the pioneering branded designer eyewear store in Sri Lanka celebrates its first anniversary on 23rd August 2019 after a year of successful operations. A brainchild of Vision Care Optical Services (Pvt) Ltd, the exclusive Luxottica branded 505 Store is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. Luxottica Group is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury, sports and performance eyewear and the label features top international designer brands such as Ray Ban, Vogue, Oakley, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Michael Kors, Coach, Bvlgari, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Burberry, and Versace. The store also has the largest ‘Oakley’ collection in Sri Lanka.

Commenting on the joyous occasion, Srimantha Wewalwala, General Manager of Vision Care said, “Congratulations to the team at 505 on reaching the historic milestone of its first anniversary. It has been a highly successful year for the designer eyewear store, as Sri Lanka’s first branded luxury eyewear store, showcasing all the high-end brands from Luxottica that a customer could want. We are grateful for Luxottica’s partnership. I commend the hard work and brilliance shown by the 505 team to offer an unmatched experience, thereby creating a base of loyal customers who appreciate the superior service they receive whenever they walk into 505. As the demand for branded eyewear expands in Sri Lanka, we see tremendous future prospects as a leader in designer eyewear. Vision Care has always been a revolutionary trailblazer in eye care solutions and the success of 505 reflects its distinctive offering.”

Over the past year, 505 has become popular for its Kids Clinic, located on the first floor, offering specialized technological instruments, which enable eye specialists to examine children’s eyes amid playful and attractive surroundings, making it a pleasant experience for kids. Specially trained staff wields new technology and put into play their special skills in treating children’s eye problems.

505 is located at No. 505, Union Place, Colombo 02, conveniently situated in close proximity to residential and corporate centers. It is open 6 days a week from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, with ample car parking space for customer convenience.

Luxottica is the world’s leading and the largest eyewear company to design, manufacture and distribute the fashion, luxury and performance eyewear. In over 50 years, Luxottica has built up a unique wealth of expertise, craftsmanship wisdom and innovation, which is brought to the people of Sri Lanka by Vision Care.

Vision Care Optical Services (Pvt) Ltd. has been partnering with Luxottica since 2012. Known for its years of trusted excellence and continuous adoption of the latest technology, ‘Vision Care’ is the market leader in eye care and hearing solutions in the country today with fully qualified professionals who conduct comprehensive eye examinations using state-of-the-art equipment to establish one’s eye sight and the health of the eye at its 54 branches island wide.