EC Legislation, Health and Safety regulations
and AOP (Association
of Optometrists) recommendations have placed
responsibility with the employer to provide:
A full Eye Examination for employees commencing work with
VDUs.
Regular eye checks thereafter
Basic VDU spectacles.
Prescription safety eye wear if the working environment
so requires
Eyes At Work provides Optical Care
for Employees at their place of work. Optometrists (Optician)
visit you onsite, thereby bypassing the need to lose your employees
for several hours or even ½ a day.
In visiting you onsite(s) you can
be assured of continuity of care, uniform recommendations and
advice that is not possible if they attend different Opticians.
In providing Industrial Eye care
the type and duration of work undertaken, the equipment the employee
uses and their working environment will be considered, to give
employees the best advice regarding their vision and their work.
Employees are given a full routine
eye examination. Any additional tests specific to their work
requested by your company e.g. VDU or colour vision testing will
be included and a spectacle prescription (where necessary) will
be issued to the employee.
For VDU operators a brief report
regarding the employee’s suitability for VDU operation
will be issued to the employer also.
VDU Spectacles
Many employees will have to
use a computer for part of their working day. Under current
legislation, those who regularly use a display Screen (VDU)
for a significant part of their work are entitled to ask
their employer to pay for a full eye examination.
If the employee requires spectacles solely and exclusively for VDU use then the
employer must pay for a basic pair.
Experience examining VDU operators
shows only 8% of employees overall and very few under 40,
require spectacles solely and exclusively for VDU use.
Where VDU spectacles are required
I recommend the company decides the amount they are prepared
to pay (which must meet the cost of a basic pair) allowing employees
to meet any addition cost themselves for more stylish frames
themselves.
Safety Spectacles
Some employees may require prescription
safety spectacles manufactured to EN166. We can offer this together
with the eye examination, but are also happy to supply safety
spectacles to a valid prescription from other Opticians.
There is a wide choice of fashionable
frames and many designer frames at substantially reduced prices
compared to the high street featuring both metal and plastic
styles suitable for both male and female staff.
They can be supplied with single
vision, bifocal and multifocal Plastic (CR39) or toughened glass
lenses. For added safety Polycarbonate lenses can be supplied.
Where companies have their own
arrangements with safety companies we can supply safety spectacles
to your employee if a safety order form is supplied. We are happy
to use your own safety spectacle supplier if preferred.
PRICE LIST
VDU
Single Vision
£29.00
Bifocals
£49.50
Multifocals
£70.00
Coatings From
£10.00
Safety Spectacles
Single Vision
£45.00
Bifocals
£75.00
Multifocal
£105.00
Plus Dispensing Fee
£20-£25.00
For toughened glass, polycarbonate
and other specialised lenses prices on request.
Sight Test Fee
£19.95
Prison Inmates are covered by NHS
regulations regarding sight test fee and voucher values
