We have reached agreement with Boots to provide eye tests and spectacles on a nationwide basis for computer users. We have, therefore, revised and simplified the process. I would remind you that DSE users are defined as operating a computer for a significant part of their day, e.g., 4 hours or more.

The process is as follows:

1) If an employee requests an eye test, then their branch/office manager should contact the Human Resources to request an eye test voucher. (The employee must be on a Contract of Employment and not Terms of Engagement).

2) A form will be forwarded to the branch by return of post. The form is marked to show that we will pay for the eye test and, if required £50 for spectacles for computer use only.
2) The employee should go to the closest branch of Boots for their eye test and present the form.

3) The optician will then diagnose the employee's condition and state as to whether spectacles are required for computer use only. Only in this case are we to provide payment for spectacles.

4) Boots will then invoice the company for the charges to be made and we will cross charge the branch or business unit.

In normal circumstances, eye tests should not be required within 2 years of the previous one (our normal risk assessment interval for DSE).
However, if the employee reports a deterioration in their condition, then a further appointment may be necessary.