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Inspiring Conversations with Slava Samsanovich of Optical Universe

Today we’d like to introduce you to Slava Samsanovich.

Hi Slava, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
At Optical Universe, we specialize in the latest innovations in lens technology for both prescription eyeglasses and non-prescription sunglasses.
We are proud to offer an exclusive selection of luxury eyewear brands, including Gucci, Dita, Cartier, Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban, Versace, Tom Ford, Alain Mikli, Celine, and ic! berlin, among many others.

Whether you’re looking for timeless classics or bold, modern designs, our curated collection ensures you’ll find the perfect frames to express your style.

We believe the best way to find your ideal pair of eyeglasses is to experience them firsthand.
That’s why we invite you to visit our boutique in Tarzana, California, where our team provides personalized fittings and exceptional customer service.

At Optical Universe, our promise is simple:
We deliver only the highest quality lenses and designer frames available on today’s market, combining craftsmanship, innovation, and style.

Experience a truly fulfilling and enjoyable eyewear shopping journey — only at Optical Universe, your trusted destination for luxury eyewear in Tarzana.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
As with many businesses the road is Almost Never smooth. We opened in 2002. since then we had amazing 6 years until 2008 when the global and especially United States financial crisis hit us hard. The next two years were extremely slow and trying for us and I had to let go of 3 employees. We had to borrow money a few times to stay afloat. And just when I thought that we might have to close our doors in 2010 things started turning around. It’s been rough since then as well, to pay off the debts. But we have persevered. Thank God. Then later on. the plaza across the street from us all two blocks of it Was purchased by some group, demolished and it took years to build it back up. They’ve also had hard time filling up the brand new spaces. Whole Foods anchored it for over 11 years now it is Gone and instead of it. We’ve got Trader Joe’s, Sephora, Nordstrom Rack, Chipotle TJ Maxx across the street. Let’s hope everyone does well!

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
At Optical Universe, we specialize in the latest innovations in lens technology for both prescription eyeglasses and non-prescription sunglasses.
We are proud to offer an exclusive selection of luxury eyewear brands, including Gucci, Dita, Cartier, Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban, Versace, Tom Ford, Alain Mikli, Celine, and ic! berlin, among many others.

Whether you’re looking for timeless classics or bold, modern designs, our curated collection ensures you’ll find the perfect frames to express your style.

We believe the best way to find your ideal pair of eyeglasses is to experience them firsthand.
That’s why we invite you to visit our boutique in Tarzana, California, where our team provides personalized fittings and exceptional customer service.

At Optical Universe, our promise is simple:
We deliver only the highest quality lenses and designer frames available on today’s market, combining craftsmanship, innovation, and style.

Experience a truly fulfilling and enjoyable eyewear shopping journey — only at Optical Universe, your trusted destination for luxury eyewear in Tarzana.

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
we don’t only have top of the line product and Prescription lenses but also carry a decent variety of less expensive frames and lenses foe all the needs. We are also in network providers for Eye med vision care insurance, Aetna vision, Blue view vision and some others.

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