History

The company first began trading in 1983 in Nottingham, before opening practices in Peterborough, Leeds, Mansfield, Luton and Derby in 1984. Boots Opticians celebrated 25 years of eyecare services in 2008.

On 29 January 2009, it was announced that Boots Opticians were to merge with Dollond & Aitchison

Dollond & Aitchison

Dollond & Aitchison are one of the oldest opticians in the United Kingdom, having been established in 1750.- History :On 21 April, 1750, Peter Dollond opened a small optical business in Vine Street, near Hatton Garden in London. He was joined by his father John Dollond in 1752. The Dollonds became...

, forming a chain of 690 stores and 5,000 staff after Boots purchased a controlling share in D&A.. The two companies are currently in the process of merging under the Boots Opticians name.

Boots Opticians, combined with old D & A, has now also become one of the biggest franchise in the sector.