Specsavers was founded at a time when high prices for optical care and limited choice were the norm. Company founders, Doug and Mary Perkins, revolutionised the industry with their innovative concept of affordable, fashionable eyecare for everyone.

Each store is part-owned and managed by its own directors, who are shareholders of their own businesses. Specsavers is now a partnership of almost 2,000 locally-run businesses, committed to delivering high quality, affordable optical and hearing care in the communities they serve.