Policy
Any employee, who is a regular user of a VDU, may be able to request an eyesight test through the Occupational Health Service at Fenner's.
In these circumstances the costs of eye tests will be borne by the University, which is also liable for the cost of basic special spectacles if prescribed specifically for VDU work.
Procedure
See guidance on the Health & Safety web pages.
Tax implications
No taxable benefit arises for the payment of expenses detailed above.