Specsavers Barkingside has invested more than £500,000 into upgrading its clinical and retail environment as part of its move into a new, larger store on High Street.
The locally owned and run store has relocated from its previous premises to a new home just two doors down at 49 High Street, Barkingside, creating a more spacious environment for both customers and colleagues while increasing capacity to meet growing demand.
The new store features hospital-grade equipment, including OCT (optical coherence tomography) technology, which provides detailed scans of the eye that can help detect signs of certain conditions up to four years earlier than traditional methods.
The relocation has also enabled the business to add a fourth test room. The room will have a dual-purpose come December when Specsavers Barkingside will further enhance its offering by introducing hearing care services.
Established in 2004, Specsavers Barkingside is led by directors Christina Tomlinson and Chirag Shah, who lead a team of 25, with a combined 75 years of service. Many team members have been part of the business for more than a decade, including Thanuja Lokuge, who is the store’s longest-serving team member, with 21 years of service.
Christina Tomlinson, dispensing optician & director at Specsavers Barkingside, says: ‘We’re absolutely delighted to be welcoming customers into our new store. This move marks an exciting chapter for the business and gives us the opportunity to provide an even better experience for our customers.
‘We’ve invested in creating a modern space with the latest technology and facilities which will allow us to see more customers throughout the year and continue providing high-quality eyecare, as well as expanding our offering to include hearing care next month. We are proud to have been part of the community for 22 years and look forward to welcoming both our regular customers and new faces into the store.’
For more information or to book an eye test or hearing check, call Specsavers Barkingside on 020 8418 2480 or visit them at www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/barkingside.
Specsavers also offers a Home Visits service for those unable to visit one of its 1,000 locally-owned stores.
