OD Q&A: Spotting vision issues in children

How to spot – and treat – vision problems in children Taking care of your eye health is a life-long pursuit, and one that should start in early childhood. After all, many vision issues can go undetected until they progress significantly, underscoring the importance of regular, thorough eye exams. And eye health looks different at […]

OD Q&A: What seniors need to know about eye health

What seniors need to know about eye health, according to optometrists As we get older, many things change and evolve – including our eyes. The aging process can impact vision, and eyesight in a variety of ways, from naturally changing vision, to cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration. According to the Canadian Council of the Blind, […]

Ted Lasso Director Takes on New Specsavers ‘Should’ve’ Campaign ‘Airport’

We’re excited to launch our new ‘Should’ve Gone to Specsavers’ campaign with a spot called ‘Airport’. The spot was developed by our in-house agency, Specsavers Creative and directed by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning comedy director Declan Lowney, known for Ted Lasso and Father Ted. Harnessing our signature humour, the ad introduces couple Greg and Ella […]

Specsavers Growth in Canada: A Conversation with Bill Moir

Specsavers recently celebrated a significant milestone: the opening of over 100 store locations, two years after entering the Canadian market. Bill Moir, Managing Director of Specsavers Canada, reflects on this achievement, what this means for Canadians’ eye health, and Specsavers new commitment to care for one million Canadians in 2025. What is driving Specsavers success […]

I celebrate the journey that led me here and the countless opportunities ahead for women in STEM fields

To mark this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with Claudia Rojas to talk about how her love of science and technology led to her role as Head of Opticianry at Specsavers Canada, and how she stays involved in the community. As a leader in opticianry, could you share […]

Specsavers surpasses 100-store milestone in Canada

On a path of continued success, the eyecare and eyewear provider sets a new goal: to care for 1 million Canadians a year by 2025. Specsavers has surpassed 100 store in Canada – a significant achievement towards making quality eyecare and eyewear affordable and accessible to all Canadians. The Company’s purpose, ‘changing lives through better […]

OD Q&A: What women need to know about their eye health

What women need to know about their eye health It’s a fact that eye health looks different for women. Why? There are several medical conditions which can affect women disproportionately, and can result in eye disease, including a range of thyroid disorders, gestational diabetes and more, that can have an effect on eye health. Hormonal […]

#LifeatSpecsavers – this is a ‘Great Place to Work’

It’s easy for companies to say they’re a great place to work, but it means a whole lot more when it comes from colleagues. That’s why we’re so proud that our stores in Canada, as well as our support office and distribution centre, are now certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. Great Place to […]

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