World Optometry Day 2023 – Dr Ramandeep Toor Spotlight
Today, on World Optometry Day, Dr. Ramandeep Toor reflects on the importance of the profession and being patient driven.
Canadians are skipping regular eye exams despite available vision benefits
Data shows 1 in 4 Canadians who do not wear glasses have not had an eye exam in over 10 years, as almost half (46%) of Canadians who have vision benefits say they do not plan to use available coverage in 2022. The results of a recent Specsavers Canadian Eye Exam Survey, conducted by Leger, […]
A focus on advanced eye care
As an optometrist and optician-led business, we are proud of Specsavers’ uncompromising pursuit of professional and clinical excellence. Our ability to deliver outstanding care to so many people in so many locations around the world stems from our roots in local community eye care as well as in our commitment to ongoing multi-million-dollar investments in professional training, development, and the most advanced clinical equipment.
World Sight Day: Staff Shortages and Surgical Backlogs Causing Vision Loss in Canada
Specsavers is proud to support The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Vision Health in Canada 2021 report card produced by Fighting Blindness Canada and the Canadian Council of the Blind. The report found that vision care in Canada has not returned to pre-pandemic levels due to significant staff shortages, surgical backlogs and people not keeping their doctor appointments or having their regular eye examinations.
Specsavers invests $50 million to help Ontarians safeguard their vision
One-third of Ontarians haven’t had an eye exam in over three years, and 55 per cent feel as though eyewear is currently not affordable for Canadians[i], a recent poll found. That’s why today, Specsavers is announcing an investment of $50 million into Ontario to enhance eye health outcomes, reduce preventable blindness and redefine accessible eyecare. […]
Get access to the latest clinical technology for your practice
Our exam rooms are fitted with equipment carefully chosen to support clinical efficiency, accuracy, and detection of the earliest signs of eye disease so you can deliver quality optometric care.
Glaucoma Week: How Specsavers Aims to Tackle Glaucoma in Canada
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world and can progress to advanced stages without signs or symptoms. Routine eye exams are crucial for early detection, so that preventative measures can be taken to manage the condition effectively, preserving vision and quality of life for those at risk. “Early detection of […]
Meet Priya Aggarwal: Optometry support consultant
Since completing the program, Pathway has opened up several opportunities for me. While that could easily have been a store ownership role in the UK, instead I have opted for a leadership role with the Specsavers Canada support office.
A background to Specsavers
Today the Specsavers Partnership is the world’s largest private optometry group and the clear market leader in eight of the 10 countries in which we operate. We can point to world-beating detection and referral rates for glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.
Free location set up when you become a business owner
Specsavers, the world’s largest optometrist-owned and -led business that recently entered Canada, announces plans to invest in independent optometrists and opticians by covering 100 per cent of location set-up costs as 200 new Specsavers open across the country, investing $100M CAD while creating 2000 jobs.