Posted By safetyamateur The answer's 'yes', John. But I don't know why anyone would want to do that, given all the services available from high street providers at reasonable prices.

Posted By Jay Joshi The guidance to the regulations is explicit that and eye-test in UK means a full eye-test that can only be carried out by an optometrist (or a doctor). Refer to question 4 at:- http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/faqs.htm and Guidance to regulation 5 of the DSE Regs. Vision screening tests are not an ‘eye and eyesight test’ and hence do not satisfy the DSE Regulations Vision screening is not designed to find those eye defects, such asinjury or disease, that may not at first affect vision. Where companies offer this facility, some users may be content with a vision screening test to check their need for a full sight test. However, employers must also provide the full eye and eyesight test specified in the guidance to those users who either choose at the outset to exercise their entitlement to the full test, or choose to do so after having had vision screening.

Posted By Swis Agreeing with Bob, unfortunately it has to be a registered ophthalmic optician, or a registered medical practitioner. Occupational Health Nurse is not qualified enough to perform the test.

Posted By Bob Youel screening tests must be suitable and sufficient and unless you have an in-house ophthalmic optician, or a registered medical practitioner with suitable qualifications then I would not waste my time going other routes Talk to a profesional as I am sure that you can get a good deal e.g. staff can get their tests on a Saturday morning so you do not lose time where you would if they were in work

Posted By Jay Joshi The vouchers if not used by an expiry date are not wasted, but can be exchanged for new ones--at least the ones from a popular high street chain can be. Latest College of Optometrists Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct- number 25. Work with Display Screen Equipment - The optometrist has a duty, when examining patients as part of their entitlement under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (“The Regulations”), to carry out a full eye examination. http://www.college-optom...B&type=ethics_guidelines

Posted By Bob Y John - sorry, I did not realise that you were in ROI and therefore screening may well meet the legal requirements. Under UK legislation screening can be done but 'users' can still insist on a full eye and eyesight test. I have found the vouchers that we use to provide excellent value and greatly reduced admin costs, and as already said they can be easily returned for refund if not used. I am paying £17 for a test and this includes the provision of a pair of 'vdu specs' if needed. Staff are also very happy with the service provided, which is always a bonus.