Organisations are responsible for the eyecare of VDU users in their employment, according to The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (amended 2002). While many employers find the regulations beneficial in helping them to address eye health at work, the take up of eye tests remains lower than originally anticipated. This is in large part due to misunderstandings about the regulations by both employers and employees. This paper takes you through what the regulations mean for employers like you, what you need to know about complying and what options are available to help meet your obligations.

• Outline of the DSE Regulations
• Tips on minimising the effects of VDUs
• The importance of eye testing
• Five reasons to develop a formal corporate eyecare policy
• What to include in a corporate eyecare policy
• How to manage corporate eyecare obligations
• Common misconceptions about corporate eyecare voucher schemes
• What to look for in a corporate eyecare voucher provider
• Tips on launching and communicating a corporate eyecare scheme