Nakis Theocharides

Company Profile

Nakis Theocharides Opticals is one of the leading providers of professional, properly qualified eye care in Cyprus for more than 30 years. With five practices in Nicosia, Dali and Limassol and an eye for expansion, we have built over the last 30 years our valued reputation: of providing professional care and satisfying individual customer needs with personal care and good prices. The company also has a wholesale part for the provision of designer goods, contact lenses and solutions to other opticians and ophthalmologists.
If you are a Cyprus resident, you probably have heard of us. That is not by chance. It is due to the dedication of the man and his team to be the best in the field and always bring something new, something better in optical care and optical products. At the moment, there are many designer brands of frames and sunglasses for you to choose from as well as cheaper options to suit all budgets. We also have available almost all of the latest contact lens designs and solutions so you are bound to find the one that fits best.
Our practices use the latest technology for the laboratories and examining rooms, and we always invest on new equipment for examining the health of the eyes. In the UK, where our four optometrists have been qualified, the optometrist has the dual responsibility of examining the eyes to find the prescription needed if any, but also to screen the eyes for any abnormalities including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and many more. We are also a referral centre for more specialised contact lens cases, examples being high astigmatism and keratoconnus.
The love and passion for the profession has lead to a loyal and professional team which have supported our framework for many years. Thus you, the customer not only experience a tightly-knit family business but also a unified employee team which have been trained over the years to provide customer care of the highest standard. Click here to meet our team.
Our vision:
To always give the best customer care with up to date knowledge and technology.
To build further on our good reputation by listening to our customer needs and providing choice for all tastes.
Company Background

1972: First practice opens in Omirou Avenue, Nicosia with the name Nakis Theocharides Opticals. Success is gradual but with solid foundations based on good customer care and service which leads to great success.

1976 : Our second practice opens in Limassol, the second biggest city in Cyprus.

1977: A company named Alion opens also in Limassol, for the manufacture of lenses. At that time all lenses were imported which caused delays in customer service, a fact that led Mr. Theocharides to form what was the first manufacturing company of its kind.

1979: Again, the pioneering force of this company opens the gates of wholesale trading. The first wholesale company of Cyprus is founded which starts the supply of designer frames and sunglasses, contact lenses and their solutions, as well as optical equipment for examining patients and preparing spectacles.

1986: Galileo Optical House in Makarios Avenue, Nicosia opens with a new upmarket concept. It also becomes very successful.

1994: A big fashion show takes place with tremendous success. Guest of honour is Bruno Palmegiani, the head designer and creator of Police sunglasses.

1996: Another practice opens in Dali, a town 20 minutes outside Nicosia. This aids many of our suburban customers.

2000: A street party is organised outside Galileo, with a concert of the band One, the biggest boy band of the moment in Greece.

2003: The best year ever in sales with a 20% increase in turnover in our flagship store. Factors for this success include great marketing campaigns, offers, and the usual great customer service.

2004: New blood comes into the company with the return of Maria and Vasia Theocharides, the daughters of the founder, who have both qualified and gained practical experience of optometry in the UK.
More than……30 years of success
30 years of innovation