Specsavers a new range from Kylie Minogue launched in 2017. The co-founder of Specsavers, Mary Perkins, was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2007, in recognition of her services to business and the community in Guernsey. In April 2004, Specsavers acquired Swedish Blic Optik franchise from its owner Optimum Optik AB. In 2007, finance director John Perkins became joint managing director, with his father Doug Perkins. In The Sunday Times Rich List 2011, published in the United Kingdom on 8 May 2011, Douglas and Dame Mary Perkins and family
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