Media Appearances

Magyar Demokrata (online)

We are grateful to Magyar Demokrata weekly for the article about Klára Simó, the owner of OptiStyle Optical Salon.

"Ten years ago she managed to open her own salon, OptiStyle, where quality and personal attention go hand in hand. Guests are welcomed in a family atmosphere with coffee and Transylvanian chocolate — and even a piano, often played by visiting artists."

Mandiner

We are proud that Mandiner Magazine interviewed us.

"Klára Simó graduated as a pianist, left Transylvania with her husband and a single bag during the Romanian revolution, and moved to Hungary. Three years after settling, she became the head of one of Budapest's premium optical salons."

Magyar Demokrata Weekly

We gratefully thank Magyar Demokrata weekly for the publication and the in-depth interview.

Klára Simó, owner of OptiStyle Optical Salon and founder of the Transilvanum Foundation, works tirelessly to bring the charm and culture of Transylvania to Hungary.

Tollal.hu

"From coasters to glasses cloths, Klára paid attention to every detail and harmony. A pleasant chocolate-brown tone dominates the space; nothing is angular, every piece of furniture is rounded, and the reception tables are designed in the shape of a piano. A pianino also found its place in the salon, played not only by the owner but by guests as well."

Éva Magazine

We were honoured to be featured in Éva Magazine.

"In Klára Simó, the passions of three people converge: an artist who plays piano, dances and sings; a creative believer who founded a wonderful foundation; and an optometrist whose clients include Hungary's most renowned artists."

Képmás Magazine

We are grateful to journalist Henrietta Vadas of Képmás Magazine for the pleasant conversation and interview.

"Entering OptiStyle Optical Salon, Klára welcomes you with a wide smile. Everything is clean and tidy; alongside numerous glasses and mirrors, the walls are adorned with images of Transylvania and famous composers."

Montázs Magazine: OptiStyle Turns 10

"In this carefully decorated salon, Transylvania greets you everywhere. The pictures, sign, and paintings on the walls are the work of Transylvanian artists, and the furniture was made by Transylvanian craftsmen." – Montázs Magazine

Hungarian Catholic Radio

Klára Simó visited Hungarian Catholic Radio for an interview about her life and work as an optometrist. Listen to the full interview here.

Magyar Nemzet

We are delighted that Magyar Nemzet highlighted Transylvanian values in our salon in their article.

"Wherever you look in the salon, you encounter works by Transylvanian artists. The pictures, sign, and paintings on the walls are all the work of Transylvanian hands."

Mária Rádió

We are grateful to Mária Rádió for the profound conversation. Listen to how optics became an important part of Klára Simó's life, and hear about the Transilvanum Foundation she founded 8 years ago.

The Future Belongs to Transylvanian Youth – XYZ with Donát Prekopa

She moved to Hungary during the revolution, and alongside a successful career also created a patron community for those in similar situations — talented Transylvanian youth who need just a little help to make their mark in the world.

Christian Values – 27 June 2021

On Sunday at noon, get to know the Transilvanum Foundation and its visionary, Klára Simó, who wanted to bring morality and culture together in one community. Presented by Judit Bóna.

Music and Science Combined

Music and optics: an unusual combination. In Klára Simó's life, these represent her balance. She moved from Transylvania to Hungary over 30 years ago, bringing with her diligence, culture and faith. Alongside her salon, she founded the Transilvanum Foundation.

OptiStyle Turns 10

OptiStyle is a private optical salon on Retek Street, styled after a cosy Viennese patisserie. Klára Simó — known to many as the founding president of the Transilvanum Foundation — is a certified optician-optometrist, and OptiStyle is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Official Opening of Optika Hungary

For the 25th year running, I attend the annual opticians' events. It was a great honour to participate in the official opening of the biennial Optika Hungary event in 2015 as a board member.

Fashion Show – OptiStyle Optical Salon

Fashion Show – Contemporary Hungarian Attire
Eyewear: Klára Simó, OptiStyle Optical Salon
Clothing: Zsuzsa Takács
Venue: Józsa Judit Art Gallery

Varilux Master Optician

At OptiStyle, our primary goal is to serve our patients with the highest level of professional expertise. We are therefore very proud that our salon has once again been awarded the Varilux Master Optician title by Essilor.

Szemlélek

Wherever they live in the world, people of Transylvanian origin find a meeting point and community in the Transilvanum Foundation — we spoke with its founding president.

October is Vision Month – BonumTV

October is Vision Month. Klára Simó of OptiStyle and paediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Tímea Zólyomi spoke about the importance of vision in the BonumTV Morning programme.

Diplomata Magazine – 2018

Our offer featured in Diplomata Magazine: order progressive glasses and receive a second pair of the same unique lenses as a gift.

Diplomata Magazine – 2016

Diplomata Magazine – December 2014

Diplomata Magazine – Summer Offer

Optical Magazine – June 2014

Diplomata Magazine 2014/2

HVG – Instead of an Ad

CCIFH 2013 Yearbook

Elle Magazine

Mobileum

On the cover of Mobileum, Krisztina Salamon is wearing eyewear from OptiStyle Optical Salon.

Optical Magazine

Hunedoara Newspaper Article – 10 October 2012

Elite Magazine – Medicine and Magic

Transylvania Is My Homeland Festival – June–July 2012

Optical Magazine – A Beautiful Tradition Continues

"We were delighted to learn that once again a generous colleague — Klára Simó — took on the task of ensuring that Father Böjte's children could see the world clearly in 2011. Wonderful that the orphans received gifts beyond just glasses." – Miklós Morvay, Optical Magazine

What Do the Boxes Hold?

The Defender of Good Vision

At the end of September, children from the Saint Francis Foundation in Hunedoara County received free eye examinations thanks to Klára Simó. Together with her colleague, ophthalmologist Dr. Andrea Feminger, they examined all children in the Deva, Orăștie and Petroșani orphanages where carers had noticed vision problems.

Táltosbárka

During the event, Klára Simó conducts eye examinations for visitors and collects used glasses frames for the children of Csaba Böjte. In autumn she travels to Deva to examine the children's eyes on site and prepare new glasses for them.

Deva Orphans Receive Clear Vision

Barely 3 hours from the Hungarian border, there is a place in Transylvania that has become a symbol of generous human love and solidarity — Deva, where Franciscan friar Csaba Böjte created a worthy life for hundreds of orphans. Klára Simó knew well that every donation matters.

Gyergyó Representation

Klára Simó conducts eye examinations for visitors at the event and collects used frames for Csaba Böjte's orphans, then travels to Deva in autumn to examine the children and prepare new glasses.

Deva Orphans Receive Clear Vision

Kossuth Radio – Without Make-Up

With Ilona Keresztes and Júlia Varga at the microphone.
"Clear vision as a gift! Klára Simó's return ticket to Deva. A Budapest optician, an orphanage and many children."