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Willymac7
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Eye test

Post by Willymac7 »

How do I get a free eye test through Royal Mail? My eye test is due.
yellowbelly
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Re: Eye test

Post by yellowbelly »

Think you might only be entitled to one if you work with DSE equipment ie sit in front of a computer, see below from HSE website:
Eye tests for DSE users

An employer must provide an eyesight test for a DSE user if they request one. The employer must also pay for the test.

This should be a full eye and eyesight test by an optometrist or doctor, including a vision test and an eye examination.

It's up to the employer how they provide the test. For example, they could let users arrange the tests and reimburse them for the cost later, or they could send all their DSE users to one optician.