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Thursday, March 6, 2025

CURAC/ARUCC's newest affinity partner

Introd!ucing Specsavers!

CURAC/ARUCC is pleased to welcome Specsavers as a CURAC/ARUCC affinity partner, effective immediately.

Founded in 1983 in the UK, Specsavers has over 150 stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, with additional store openings planned in other provinces.

Specsavers is anoptometrist-owned and -led business that provides Canadians access to comprehensive eye exams from $99 including OCT scan (typically an added cost at other optical providers). Specsavers offers a full range of eyewear and contact lenses, including two pairs of eyeglasses for $149 (with single-vision lenses, a scratch-resistant coating, and UV protection). Designer frames, progressive lenses, and lens upgrades are available at additional cost.

CURAC/ARUCC’s member associations’ retirees will receive a 60% discount on lens upgrades*.*Conditions apply.

To qualify, retirees will visit a Specsavers store, quote the CURAC/ARUCC membership code 202401, and show evidence of membership in a CURAC/ARUCC retiree association, for example, an association newsletter with mailing label, a screenshot showing "emeritus" of “retired” on the university’s HR or pension website, a pension statement, a university ID showing “Retired” status (WATcard), or some other proof of retired status that a university or retiree association can provide and is acceptable to the Specsavers store.

Local stores have been advised of the CURAC affiliation, so ݮƵ retirees can visit Specsavers anytime.

Area Specsavers locations:

  • Cambridge Centre
  • Conestoga Mall
  • Fairview Park Mall
  • Stone road Mall

For more information, visit

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Specsavers poster and voucher information.