Where do Specsavers get their glasses from? (2024)

Where do Specsavers get their glasses from?

Specsavers – frames and lenses supplied from Italy, France, China and Korea.

Who manufactures Specsavers lenses?

Specsavers easyvision contact lenses are produced by some of the largest lens manufacturers, such as Coopervision, Sauflon, Bausch & Lomb and Ciba Vision. All of these brands and products can be found on our site, and to help you out, we've listed a table below, so you can see if your type is in stock.

What lens brand do Specsavers use?

Who Makes Specsavers' Contact Lenses? CooperVision and Alcon (previously known as Cibavision) are responsible for manufacturing all of Specsavers' contact lenses. Luckily for consumers, Contactlensesplus.com now offers all of the most popular contact lenses from these two multinational corporations.

Why are Specsavers so cheap?

Specsavers glasses are cheap because they are able to offer high-quality products at an affordable price due to their efficient supply chain management, bulk purchasing, and partnerships with suppliers. This allows them to offer glasses at a lower price point than other traditional retailers.

Where does Specsavers come from?

The group was launched in 1984, by husband and wife team Doug Perkins and Mary Perkins, on the island of Guernsey. As well as stores in the United Kingdom, Specsavers are present in Ireland, the Netherlands, the Nordic countries, Spain, Australia and New Zealand.

Do Specsavers make their own lenses?

Easyvision is Specsavers' own brand of contact lenses. Made by top global manufacturers, our easyvision range covers most prescriptions, and are suitable whether you require daily disposable or reusable contact lenses in single vision, toric or multifocal prescriptions.

What country owns Specsavers?

Specsavers Pty Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Specsavers International Healthcare Limited, a Guernsey-based optical retail chain.

Who makes the most accurate eyeglass lenses?

Essilor is the world leader in eyeglass lenses. Essilor created the first and finest progressive lenses (Varilux lenses, Varilux Definity®, Varilux Comfort®, Varilux Physio®, Varilux Ellipse®), the finest lens coating (Crizal), and the finest single vision lenses on the market today (Orma, Thin&Lite, and Airwear).

How long does it take Specsavers to make your glasses?

They'll usually be with you within 10 days of your order, but we'll let you know if they take any longer. Once you have them, you might need to come into your local store to have them fitted and make any necessary adjustments.

What lenses do professionals use?

Telephoto lenses such as the 70-200mm can be a good option for those just starting out, but if you're looking for something a bit more serious, lenses such as the 100-400mm, 200-500mm or 150-600mm are among the best options.

What is the Specsavers controversy?

'Should've gone to Specsavers': Opticians apologises for Youth Games brochure blunder. Specsavers has apologised after a photo featuring a boy giving the camera a 'one-finger salute' slipped by the proofreaders and made it into the official brochure of the 2023 Guernsey Youth Games, which it sponsors.

Who is Specsavers biggest competitor?

Can I return my glasses to Specsavers if I don't like them?

Yes, we want you to be completely happy with your purchase at Specsavers. If you have any concerns within 100 days of the date of purchase, we will put it right. No quibble, no fuss. If your purchase was made in store simply return it to the store you purchased from who will be able to help.

Do I have to buy my glasses from Specsavers?

All prescriptions welcome

You can use your prescription from another optician to buy glasses from us in store or online, whatever you fancy.

Who is Specsavers target audience?

Opting for a multi-product approach during its eight-week campaign, Specsavers combined AR with Commercials and Snap Ads to reach its target audience of spectacle-wearers and those considering contact lenses, aged between 18 and 40.

Why is Specsavers so successful?

They have created systems for every aspect of buying new glasses. This is the standard operating procedure that ensures they are providing the best service to their customers and operating a profitable company. As said above this is a £2.7billion operating at an international level.

Do Specsavers adjust glasses for free?

Just call your local store whenever you need and they'll be happy to arrange a suitable time for you to come in to get your glasses adjusted. What will it cost to adjust my glasses? There's no charge for any adjustments to your glasses.

How much does it cost to Reglaze glasses at Specsavers?

Specsavers: Single Vision £39 into your frames [Goliath]

Mostly franchised stores, customers are often discouraged from reglazing as they want you to buy new frames. They will only reglaze Specsaver's bought frames. Single Vision lens price starts at £39.

What causes astigmatism?

Astigmatism occurs when either the front surface of the eye (cornea) or the lens inside the eye has mismatched curves. Instead of having one curve like a round ball, the surface is egg-shaped. This causes blurred vision at all distances.

Where are the Specsavers products manufactured?

Specsavers' Port Melbourne manufacturing and support office employs 450 people and is now one of the largest suppliers of glasses in Australia, manufacturing and distributing around 80,000 pairs of glasses every week.

Who sponsors Specsavers?

In addition to giving free eye tests and glasses to Big Issue vendors, Specsavers has become the exclusive sponsor of Big Issue tabards. Specsavers was also the first corporate sponsor of the Crisis at Christmas campaign and will support the charity as it provides its Christmas services.

Are Specsavers individually owned?

Specsavers isn't one big company – we're thousands of small individual ones. Our stores are owned and run by the opticians, audiologists and local partners who work there. So when you trust them with your sight and hearing, you can be sure they'll stop at nothing to deliver the best care they can.

Which is the No 1 spectacle lens brand in the world?

Essilor is the world's largest manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses.

Who is #1 in spectacle lenses worldwide?

World leader in prescription lenses | Essilor IN.

What brand lenses does Costco use?

Our Kirkland Signature HD progressive lenses use the latest in lens manufacturing technology to deliver high definition vision at any distance. With sharper vision in all conditions members purchasing Kirkland Signature HD lenses will receive an unprecedented degree of customization.