Buying glasses with Eyecare Vouchers

How can your Eyecare Voucher be used for payment of your new spectacles?

The Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations of 1992 state that habitual users of VDU's are entitled to regular eye examinations paid for by their employer. To comply with this requirement, many employers issue Accor Eyecare Vouchers, which can then be redeemed against the cost of eye examinations and spectacles.

How do I use Eyecare Vouchers?

After your eye examination, your optician will complete a VDU Certificate of Recommendation. Please make sure it is signed and stamped and you receive two copies. One copy must be given to the person who issued you the Eye Examination Voucher, and the other should be kept for your records.

The report form determines whether you require and are eligible for a pair of basic single vision spectacles, specifically for VDU work. If box C or D are ticked your employer will provide you with a Spectacle Voucher. Under the legislation there is no requirement for tinted frames or other extras.

The Spectacle Voucher can be used against the full cost of a pair of basic single vision lens spectacles, however, if you wish to make your own contribution and purchase the frames and lenses of your choice the Spectacle Voucher will provide a financial contribution. In either case, please place your order normally on the website, then contact us to let us know you wish to use a voucher in payment or part payment of your order.

I don't have a voucher - can I still get help with the cost of my spectacles?

If you require spectacles and you use a VDU (computer screen) for your job, you may still be entitled to a a contribution from your employer. Click here to see the criteria used to evaluate whether or not you are entitled help: Display Screen Equipment Work 'Guidance on Regulations' 1992.