<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ahmedabad is witnessing the rise of a young entrepreneur reshaping the state&rsquo;s eye care sector. <strong>Parthiv Patel</strong> in his mid-20s, recently launched Gujarat&rsquo;s first <em><strong>Zeiss Vision Centre</strong></em> at Sindhu Bhavan Marg, Thaltej, marking a significant step in his rapidly growing optical business, <strong><em>Netr&eacute;</em></strong>.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In just seven months, he opened 15 stores across Gujarat, establishing Netr&eacute; as one of the fastest-growing optical retail chains in the region. The business strategy combines premium eyewear with advanced vision diagnostics, moving beyond traditional fashion-focused retail toward holistic eye health solutions.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Zeiss Vision Centre, developed in collaboration with <strong>Carl Zeiss</strong>, introduces cutting-edge vision scanning technology previously unavailable in India. It includes specialized facilities such as a kids&rsquo; eye care section and personalized vision wellness and therapy programs. A distinctive feature of the model is the collaboration with leading ophthalmologists, bringing doctors directly into the store, a first for India&rsquo;s optical retail sector. This allows customers to receive professional consultations on-site, seamlessly integrating retail, diagnostics, and medical care.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The centre also houses over 30 international eyewear brands, catering to customers who seek style, comfort, and performance. The focus on innovation and customer experience sets it apart from conventional optical stores, highlighting the potential for technology-driven health services in regional markets.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The launch represents more than a single store opening. It signals the emergence of a young entrepreneur leveraging global technology partnerships to redefine the optical landscape in India, combining rapid growth, service quality, and innovation. Observers note that this model could influence the future of premium optical retail in Gujarat and beyond.</span></div>

Young entrepreneur blends innovation with eye care

Parthiv Patel launches Gujarat’s first Zeiss Vision Centre, redefining optical retail

Young entrepreneur blends innovation with eye care

Parthiv Patel launches Gujarat’s first Zeiss Vision Centre, redefining optical retail

October 14, 2025 | 22:41 IST