Blickwinkels

Blickwinkels are a type of optical store found primarily in Germany. The term is often used to refer to a small, independent optician's shop that specializes in the sale and repair of eyewear.

The name "Blickwinkel" is a German combination of the words "Blick", meaning "gaze" or "sight", and "Winkel", meaning "angle". This references the importance of the eye's angle and vision in the store's products and services.

Blickwinkels are typically family-owned businesses that have often been in operation for several generations. They offer a wide range of glasses, contact lenses, and other optometric services, often tailored to the specific needs of local customers. Many Blickwinkels are located in small towns and rural areas, serving communities that may not have access to larger optometrists or chain stores.

In contrast to larger optometrists, Blickwinkels often provide more personalized service and may have a stronger focus on repair and maintenance services for glasses and other optical products. Many Blickwinkels also carry a selection of specialized products, such as custom-made glasses or made-to-measure contact lenses.

Blickwinkels have faced increased competition in recent years from larger, chain-based optometrists. However, the popularity of local, family-owned stores has led some to advocate for the preservation of Blickwinkels as a unique aspect of German entrepreneurship and community culture.