From its beginnings as a small optical clinic in Binondo to becoming a more comprehensive eye-care institution, George Optical is celebrating 66 years of serving Filipino families with an anniversary treat that reflects its long-standing commitment to quality, expertise, service, and care.
As part of the George Optical 66th Anniversary Treat, customers who purchase any frame worth ₱6,990 and above can get a second selected designer frame for only ₱66. The offer is available at George Optical branches nationwide until October 31, 2026.
A Legacy Built On Care
The anniversary also marks more than six decades since Dr. George Co Sr. and his wife, Mrs. Belen Co, opened the first George Optometric Clinic on Ongpin Street in Binondo on October 10, 1960.
Born Co Kian Kong in Fujian, China, Dr. Co Sr. arrived in the Philippines as a child and worked various jobs before joining his uncle’s optical shop. There, he learned to grind glass lenses and fit them into spectacle frames—skills that eventually inspired him to pursue optometry.
After graduating with honors and placing among the Top 10 in the Philippine Optometry Board Examinations, he established the clinic with his wife. Over the decades, the company expanded alongside the Philippine optical industry, eventually moving beyond traditional eyewear into contact lenses, primary eye care, specialized services, and technology.
Looking Ahead To The Next Chapter
Today, George Optical continues that legacy under the leadership of Dr. Geoffrey Co, President and CEO and the second generation of the Co family to lead the company.
A licensed optometrist in both the Philippines and the United Kingdom, Dr. Geoffrey has trained in specialized eye-care fields and continues to advance George Optical’s capabilities in primary eye care, specialized services, technology, and professional practice.
Through six decades of change, one philosophy continues to guide the brand: “George cares.”
To learn more, visit George Optical or follow @georgeph.official on social media.
