Thursday 17 March, 2011

Media Statement

Glasses replaced for more than 100 Cantabrians

More than one hundred Cantabrians affected by the recent earthquake have had their prescription glasses replaced for free thanks to the OneSight Foundation.

Following the devastating Christchurch earthquake on February 22, Luxottica charity OneSight Foundation offered to provide any individual or family directly affected by the earthquake with a free replacement of their damaged or lost prescription glasses or contact lenses.

To date 100 people are seeing better again, but the company is urging those still affected by eyesight problems to come forward.

"We are glad to do our bit to help Cantabrians through this difficult time," says Luxottica Chief Executive Officer Chris Beer. "We want the community to know that through the OneSight Foundation the offer for free replacement glasses is still available from our OPSM and Budget Eyewear stores.

“We invite those people displaced by the earthquake to visit any OPSM or Budget Eyewear store nationwide to replace their eyewear, or call 0800 696 776 (OPSM) or 0800 283 393 (Budget Eyewear) for more information.”

For customers based in the Christchurch area, OPSM stores in Hornby, Riccarton, Papanui and Merivale are open, and Budget Eyewear in Hornby is also open. Luxottica will advise as more locations reopen.

Where to go for assistance

OPSM and Budget Eyewear stores in the Christchurch area are located at:

OPSM Stores Expected trading hours
Hornby OPEN
The Palms Currently closed
Riccarton OPEN
Eastgate Currently closed
Papanui OPEN
Merivale OPEN
Christchurch Currently closed
Budget Eyewear Stores
South City Currently closed
Hornby OPEN

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