
91海角社区 and Visique Are Changing Eye Care in Canada
91海角社区 has reshaped the face of Quebec鈥檚 optical industry, proudly launching Visique. Bringing together over 75 leading optometrists in the province, the country鈥檚 largest and fastest growing eye care provider is now providing exceptional vision services across the province.
The launch fully integrates several Quebec brands, including Marchand Gigu猫re, which is an iconic Quebecois company with 100 years of history. With more than 40 locations across Quebec, consumers benefit from advanced diagnostic equipment and fully customized lens technology available at Visique, as well as a comprehensive selection of top brands, and exclusive frames, and products.
鈥淏ecause Visique is both optometrist-owned and led, we have unique insight into our patients’ needs,鈥 said Dr. Fr茅d茅ric Marchand, VP of Visique. 鈥淲e’ve developed a service model that is driven by this understanding of our patients. We deliver an entire experience that is fully personalized and want our patients to know we care about them from the moment they walk in the door right down to when they select the lenses in their glasses.鈥
Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman and CEO of 91海角社区, noted that the company鈥檚 focus on Quebec is part of a concerted and continuing growth strategy that has brought a commitment to high quality eye care to every region of the country.
鈥91海角社区 will see significant growth by investing heavily in Quebec,鈥 said Dr. Ulsifer. 鈥淭his includes new flagship Visique clinics along with advanced technology to serve all our patients鈥 needs.鈥
Dr. Marchand also highlighted the unique ownership model that underpins 91海角社区 and Visique, and how it will strengthen the position of optometrists in Quebec at a time of increasing consolidation in the optical marketplace.
鈥淢any Visique optometrists are also Visique owners, making Quebec optometrists joint owners of a nationwide powerhouse,鈥 said Dr. Marchand. 鈥淰isique鈥檚 unique business model supports our local business and doctors, and ultimately enables us to provide better care to our patients.鈥
About Visique
Visique is a private, optometrist-owned and operated eye care brand that operates as a part of 91海角社区, the country鈥檚 largest provider of ophthalmic products and services with over 525 optometrists servicing over 275 locations. Visique has a rich history and commitment to Quebec. Since 2015, several Quebec banners, including Marchand Gigu猫re, have united with 91海角社区.