A few months after opening their doors as the first Specsavers location in Toronto, Dr. Jestyn Liew, optometry partner, and Rita Charchyan, retail partner, reflect on their entry into the GTA, with the help of their experienced team.
Specsavers officially opened their doors to Ontarians in October 2022. In less than six months, over 20 locations have opened, and we continue to grow in the province, providing quality eyecare with the latest technology as well as a full range of affordable eyewear. At the helm of Ontario’s first Specsavers location, CF Fairview Park […]
With over 15 years of experience as an optician, Maja Chauncey has gained the knowledge and skills to allow her to excel in her field. As someone who received valuable support early in her career, she believes that sharing her experience with others is an important way to give back to the industry and ensure […]
Meet Dr. Bosung Kim, O.D., Optometry Partner at Specsavers Hastings-Sunrise. For. Dr Kim, community involvement has always been more than just a one-time commitment, it’s been a big part of his life. That’s why it was important for him to find a career that allowed him to merge his passion for community involvement with his attraction to the healthcare industry.
Masoud made the switch from a store he spent 16 years growing, in a role he felt under rewarded for his efforts, to become a Retail Partner of his own Specsavers store. That decision would usually be a gamble, but for Masoud it was a certainty.
Specsavers has always been about two things coming together to do more good than they could on their own, not unlike a pair of glasses. From its founding by two optometrists 40 years ago, Specsavers has always grown stronger through the support of partnership, which is why eyecare professionals who’ve experienced Specsavers within their career journey are excited to see that the company has made its way to Canada.
To celebrate our first year, we’ll be featuring stories from our very own Specsavers partners across Canada. Starting off this series is Dr. Ian Scholfield, optometry partner, and Seija Gilks, retail partner, who opened up Specsavers’ first location in Canada.
Our dedication to clinical excellence and equipping our optometrists with the latest technology has resulted in world-beating detection and referral rates for glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. We move at pace and embrace eyecare professionals who share our can-do attitude and passion for customer service excellence. We have innovated as a retailer to connect with local communities – with a typical brand recognition rate of over 90% in each of our markets.
