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I am currently re writing my companies policy on eye testing and supply of corrective glasses.
The DSE regs state the following: Corrective appliances 81 ‘Special’ corrective appliances (normally spectacles) provided to meet the requirements of the DSE Regulations will be those appliances prescribed to correct vision defects at the viewing distance or distances used specifically for the display screen work concerned. ‘Normal’ corrective appliances are spectacles prescribed for any other purpose. You FAQ states: Does my employer have to pay for DSE spectacles? Answer: Your employer will only have to pay for spectacles if the test shows you need special corrective appliances (normally spectacles) that are prescribed for the distance the screen is viewed at. If an ordinary prescription is suitable for your DSE work, your employer does not have to pay for your spectacles. My question is do we as a company have to provide corrective glasses in line with the request for eye test frequency. If they have already had a voucher to receive corrective glasses in their initial test. The guidance doesn’t suggest so it’s more of a one off corrective glasses payment.
Thanks
Jo
jo.taylor@lv.com
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I would't say just for the sake of because they have had a new test, but, if during the routine eye test there is a change of perscription indentified then yes the employer would liable for the costs if the requirement meets the criteria that you have quoted.
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Opticians generally retest every two years (where a patient has not presented themselves) especially with increasing age deterioration in vision can be progressive.
A policy stating we will only pay for your initial employment assessment would be contrary to the spirit of the law and the requirement for on-going surveillance and adequate provision.
The DSE regulations concern the impact upon an employees vision arising from work activity ergo for the duration of employment.
And if they leave you cannot charge the employee for the test or basic prescription as it is clearly defined as PPE.
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Opticians generally retest every two years (where a patient has not presented themselves) especially with increasing age deterioration in vision can be progressive.
A policy stating we will only pay for your initial employment assessment would be contrary to the spirit of the law and the requirement for on-going surveillance and adequate provision.
The DSE regulations concern the impact upon an employees vision arising from work activity ergo for the duration of employment.
And if they leave you cannot charge the employee for the test or basic prescription as it is clearly defined as PPE.
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And another thought to upset the bean counters - the provision of DSE / prescription safety glasses is specifically excluded from the BIK attached to private medical insurance (can't recall the specific HMRC guidance note number) i.e. you cannot recharge the costs back to the individual employees health insurance
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And another thought to upset the bean counters - the provision of DSE / prescription safety glasses is specifically excluded from the BIK attached to private medical insurance (can't recall the specific HMRC guidance note number) i.e. you cannot recharge the costs back to the individual employees health insurance
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They have to be soley for the use os DSE or damage caused through this if they put on the prescrition for reading etc, then you don't.
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I have looked into this in the past and was told the focal length for reading a book or newspaper etc could be different to that for the computer screen. Seemed to make some sense.
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