About Specsavers

Specsavers provides accessible eye and hearing care through 850 local stores across the UK, offering eye tests, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and advanced optical health scans. Founded in 1984 by optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins, the company operates on a partnership model where opticians and audiologists own and run stores, supported by central services and supply chain. The business serves over 42 million customers globally with affordable eyecare backed by clinical quality. From complete glasses at £15 to advanced OCT eye scans, home visits for those unable to reach stores, and myopia management for children, Specsavers combines value with professional healthcare. The model keeps care local, personal and clinically led.