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Specsavers’ First Canadian Location Reopens with Expanded Footprint

Specsavers is celebrating a major milestone with the reopening and expansion of its first store when the brand expanded into Canada in 2021.

Nanaimo continues to be one of the most successful Specsavers locations in the country with a 400% increase in eye exams per year and a 270% increase in patients per year.

Today, the store has relocated to a larger, upgraded space inside allowing the team to better serve the growing demand.

The Nanaimo store is led by Optometry Partner Dr. Ian Scholfield and Retail Partner Seija Gilks, whose teams have built strong relationships with local residents.

They–ve worked with local community organizations including the Vancouver Island Health Authority and the Salvation Army to provide eyecare.

The Nanaimo location is also one of only two stores to offer a tele-optometry clinic and has led this initiative in the community to serve over 5,000 patients and counting.

Source: Specsavers

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