MADRAS OPTICIANS ASSOCIATION

www.chennaibest.com speaks to Mr. Lomesh N Patel - Vice-President, Madras Opticians Association.

This is the only association for the opticians in the city. It was formed in 1943. No single person is credited with the formation of this association. A few enterprising ophthalmologists grouped together to form the Madras Opticians Association. They wanted to promote and preserve the common interests of the opticians in the city.

This association is intended to give group protection to the opticians in the city. The Association comes to the rescue of opticians in case they encounter any problems. We usually help them settle their problems. For instance, we send representations, for the removal of the sale tax, to the government. Our primary aim is to help the optical industry in Chennai. Earlier, we were approached for a lot of problems. Now it has come down.

Any optician in the city is eligible to become a member of the Association.

Rs. 2500/- for life membership and Rs. 200/- is the entrance fee.

Approximately 350.

I would say that an ideal investment would be Rs. 10 lakh.

I would rate Chennai on par with other metros in the country. In fact, Chennai is the preferred destination for eye care in the country. The city is equipped with the latest technology

Address: 117, Broadway, Chennai- 600 108
Phone:538 6595
Telefax: 538 2251

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