FAQs

You are responsible for the funding of an eye examination and the cost of basic spectacles, if required for DSE work.

One of the most confusing areas of the DSE regulations concerns bifocals and varifocals. These lenses can be unsuitable for DSE work, as it is not always possible to see the screen clearly without lowering or raising the head, which can lead to other associated problems, such as neck pain. The basic requirement is then to provide single-vision glasses suitable for viewing a screen at the appropriate distance.

Usually every two years. However, there may be occasions where more regular checks are required. This could be down to the individual’s family ocular history, for example glaucoma, or some other form of ocular disease. Therefore, based on clinical judgement, the optometrist will recommend retest dates as appropriate.

Yes – under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, that came into force on January 1993, you are legally obliged to provide eyecare to certain parts of your workforce. These regulations deal with the suitability of workstations, the daily routines of workers, and the provision of eyecare or staff members.

This is a specific DSE package. Please see our package for driving.

It’s highly recommended to book an appointment. You will be able to secure an appointment typically within one week, but often more quickly. As a reminder, we will make a courtesy call and/or text you 24 hours before the appointment.

Yes - under the current legislation you are entitled to request an eye examination at any time if you feel your eyes have been damaged or strained, or if you have suffered headaches as a consequence of computer work.

No - there is no legislative requirement for this. However, you can request for this lens treatment when in store. This is a personal extra and payable at point of transaction.

When booking your eye examination make sure you allow enough time to choose your frames.

You can book an appointment online, by phone or you can book in-store if you are passing by.

Yes. There are Bifocal add-on vouchers at £50 each and Varifocal add-on vouchers at £40 each. Alternatively, should the employee wish to upgrade themselves, this can be done in store at the point of transaction, at their own expense.

There are more 60 frames to choose from.

This eVoucher can be used in conjunction with many in-store offers, including our popular 2 for 1 offer.

Premium Club is a £20 discount from the £100 frame range or above. Premium Club £20 eVouchers are available for family and friends and apply to selected instore offers only. Cannot be used with over-60s discount, student discount, the sale or easycare.

eVouchers will be made available to your employer on receipt of their order and payment.

You can visit any UK Specsavers store. There are more than 970 to choose from, many of which are open seven days a week, including some late nights.