Doug Perkins his wife in 1984. The company turned into an international chain of opticians, making them both billionaires. As of April 2016, they have an estimated wealth of £1.55 billion according to the Sunday Times Rich List. In spite of being a billionaire, Perkins calls himself "working-class." With his wife Mary, Perkins reside in Guernsey, U.K.. They have a son, John, and two daughters, Cathy and Julie. Doug Perkins Douglas John David Perkins (born April 1943) is a British billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder of Specsavers, an international optical retail chain. Douglas John David Perkins was born in April 1943
Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians Optical Confederation and supporters of Vision 2020 UK and the UK Vision Strategy. Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians The Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians is a trade organisation representing eye care providers and registered opticians in business in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1985. The members of the Association deliver over three quarters of market activity and two thirds of eye examinations in the UK and 55 per cent in the Republic of Ireland. Its aim is to achieve eye health for all, delivered through world-class services, provided by regulated community-based professionals operating