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  Specsavers Canada Inc.

  101 3001 Wayburne Dr Burnaby, BC V5G 4W3

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  Specsavers Canada

  647 - 3147 Douglas St Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3

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  Specsavers Canada

  143 - 6631 Island Hwy N Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T7

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  Specsavers Canada - Cataraqui

  945 Gardiners Rd Kingston, ON K7M 7H4

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  Specsavers Canada - Carlingwood

  18A 2121 Carling Ave Ottawa, ON K2A 1H2

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/04/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I purchased eyeglasses for my son on July 12, 2024, from Specsavers. At the time of purchase, I was informed that by selecting the $549 pair, it would include a one-year warranty that covers replacement if anything were to happen.Recently, my son had another eye exam, and his optometrist advised that his prescription has changed by 0.5 and that the lenses should be replaced under the warranty. However, when I contacted Specsavers, I was told the warranty only covers manufacturer defects, not prescription changes. This contradicts what I was originally told at the time of purchase.I believe I was misled, and I find it unacceptable that Specsavers is now refusing to honor the warranty as described. I have confirmed with my sons eye doctor that the change should be covered under the warranty, and I am willing to provide the doctors contact information for verification and communication.I would appreciate a resolution to this matter and for the lenses to be replaced as originally promised under the warranty.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/04/2025

  Hi ******,
  Thank you for bringing this customer complaint to our attention. At **********************, our vision is to provide the best value in eye care while exceeding customer expectations. We take pride in our professional and courteous service, and I sincerely apologize if we fell short in this instance. Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify areas for improvement.
  I appreciate you taking the time to write, and I am committed to ensuring that this concern is acknowledged and resolved. Each Specsavers location operates as a joint venture franchise, managed by partners responsible for day-to-day operations. I have contacted the retail partner at the store recently visited by ***** *******. Store Partner ***** has expressed regret for not being present to assist ***** during his visit.
  To resolve this issue, ***** has agreed to exchange the complete pair of glasses and will reach out to ***** to arrange this at his convenience.
  Thank you once again for bringing this matter to our attention. We are continually seeking ways to enhance our customer care, and your feedback is invaluable in this process.
  Sincerely,
  Specsavers

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/04/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:27/03/2024

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Date of transaction: 03/23/2024 The amount of money you paid: $99 eye exam + $199 prescribed sunglasses.On March 23, 2024, I had an eye exam appointment at Specsavers with *********** OD at ************************************************************. Upon my arrival a sales associate said I had to pay $99 upfront for my eye exam. Thereafter, I would need to submit my claim through Sunlife. After my initial eye exam, the optometrist advised me that a sales associate would assist me further. I decided to purchase a pair of prescribed sunglasses for $199, after this visit I then submitted 2 claims 1x $99 and another 1x $199. This morning 03/26/2024 I discovered that this location put through a claim without my consent for a total of $599. When I contacted Sunlife they had confirmed it was Specsavers who submitted the $599 claim. I never authorized this and was unsettled at the thought that an organization without my knowledge simply submitted a false insurance claim without my authorization. When I called the location, the first representative refused to tell me where this charge came from and said, it could have been for the glasses. When I asked for "head office" she referred me to the website. I filled out a form online. After being put on hold I was finally connected with a manager who told me she was having tech issues with her system however, that she would contact the associate who helped me, ****** who she confirmed submitted the $599 claim.The manager called me back at 1:30 p.m. 03/26/2024 and said after her discussion with ****** the sales associate had put through the claim accidentally and said it was a typo as he was nervous!? I reported the incident to Sunlife, who have proof and confirmation that Specsavers submitted the claim of $599. Had I not called into Sunlife to report and have them flag and remove this, the insurance company could have said I was misusing my insurance. A simple apology or that a sales associate was nervous is no excuse. This organization needs to be investigated. Putting through a claim without my consent is unacceptable. This was unauthorized and I fear that my personal information may have been compromised as they NEVER advised me, they would be going in and doing this submitting anything. As per Sunlife instructions I have submitted a complain to BBB to investigate this matter. The manager simply saying that this was due to an agent feeling nervous is unacceptable excuse. I fear that other people may have fallen victim to this type of scam or unethical practice without knowledge. For this reason, along with my personal information being compromised is why I am writing this formal complaint. Whether or not the business has tried to resplve the problem: I contacted the store 03/26/2024 to advise of the matter and after confirming it was done by the sales associate ****** they simply said it was a training moment. I got a response from their website who have forwarded my complaint to the store for further investigation. I have receipts of my original purchases and none of the paperwork has an amount of $599.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/04/2024

  Hi *******, Thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us last week, and for allowing us the opportunity to resolve this issue and clear up any miscommunications. We look forward to offering further support if you have any other inquiries. Thank you!

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/04/2024

  
  Complaint: 21491741
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  Never got a response back as promised for Monday. Will be going forward and posting a review to alert consumers to be more cautious.
  Thank you 
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************************
  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/04/2024

  Hi *******, 
  Thank you for raising this concern with us and for taking the time to speak with us this past week. We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with your first store experience. As you are aware, since receiving your complaint, we investigated this matter. We understand that a pre-authorization was put through to confirm your insurance benefits and that no transaction was actually processed through your insurance company as you were going to submit your claim yourself.  Last week, we learned that your insurer does not cover sunglasses under your vision plan and you were therefore seeking a reimbursement, which we have now completed. We believe that this resolves the situation and we thank you for your feedback.