Devi Optical Group

Our place is called Devi Vihar, and you can find it in Sree Nagar, over in the Sreevaraham area. We’ve been handling glasses and frames here for quite a while now. It’s a family-run kind of vibe, nothing like those big malls. We have rows of frames on the walls, some old styles and some newer ones too. The lighting inside is bright so people can see how the glasses look on their faces. We spend a lot of time helping people find a fit that doesn't pinch their nose. It’s funny how much people worry about their look, but we understand. The lab area in the back is where the real work happens, cutting the lenses to fit the frames. There is a specific sound the grinding machine makes that we can hear from the front. We get a lot of regulars from the Sreevaraham neighborhood who have been coming to us for years. We don't have a fancy coffee machine for customers, but there is always water and a place to sit while you wait. Sometimes the shop gets crowded on Saturday afternoons, and we all have to pitch in to help. It is a bit disorganized at times, with lens wipes and cases scattered around on the counter, but we get it sorted eventually. We try to keep the mirrors clean, though fingerprints always show up by noon. It's just part of the job when people are trying on frame after frame to find the right one.