FYidoctors | Visique Continues to Grow: Addition of Factory Optical Chain

FYidoctors | Visique announces the addition of Factory Optical | Optiks International, a 24-location Western Canadian optical chain, to its growing network of optometric clinics.

“This is an exciting time for both Factory Optical and the optical industry on whole,” said Stephen McIntosh, President and Founder of Factory Optical. “Joining forces with the world’s largest optometrist-owned eye care company brings our customers tremendous value through increased selection, state of the art lens manufacturing and eyecare technology. We look forward to continuing to deliver on consumers eyecare needs with the bench strength that FYidoctors brings.”

Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman and CEO of FYidoctors, added, “Factory Optical has created a highly successful business by focusing on the needs of the consumer. Our businesses are fully aligned as FYidoctors focuses on delivering exceptional eye health care and offering its patients and consumers a wide array of exciting, innovative and fashionable products. The partnering of these two entities brings value to both organizations and, most importantly, to the quality of eye care for Canadians.”

The addition of the Factory Optical | Optiks International chain brings the network of FYidoctors | Visique to over 225 clinics, 500 doctors and 2,500 employees serving patients’ needs and consumers across Canada.

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