Yes. Eye Exams must be provided on request and at regular intervals (normally as recommended by the Optometrist) Employers also need to provide spectacles if they are required only when the employee is using a computer. See the Employer Health & Safety Obligations page for more information.
The legislation protects computer users from risks to eyes and eyesight and related symptoms like headache, one of the most common causes of short term absence. Choosing a specialist Occupational Eyecare provider like Eye Contact is important, because even small misdiagnosis of vision problems can cause 10% increase in time to complete tasks. See our Minimise absence and lost productivity pages for more info.
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