Corporate Eyecare
Looking after your employees’ eye health can feel costly and time-consuming. That’s why we’ve developed the Icare Corporate Eye Care Scheme – offering discounted eye tests, glasses, and lenses with additional perks and savings to help businesses reduce costs and support staff wellbeing.
Under the 1992 Health and Safety Regulations (Display Screen Equipment), employers must provide regular eye tests and, where needed, corrective eyewear for staff who use computer screens. Our scheme makes compliance simple and affordable.
The Corporate Eyecare Scheme is:
- Easy to administer – free to set up and straightforward to manage
- Cost-effective – fixed-price discounts on eye tests, glasses, and lenses
- Flexible – suitable for businesses of any size
We also offer a range of vouchers tailored to your needs, including:
- Regular optical care
- Company car driver eye exams
- Prescription safety eyewear
- DSE glasses for office workers
- Eye tests for commercial vehicle drivers
Eye Conditions Explained
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
A common vision condition where near objects appear clear, but objects farther away look blurry.
Hypermetropia (Long-sightedness)
A condition where it’s difficult to see things up close, but distant objects remain clear.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism means your eye is shaped more like a rugby ball than a football, so light is focused at more than one place in the eye. This can cause blurred vision, headaches, or eye strain (often noticed after concentrating for long periods, e.g. on a computer).
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is the gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus on nearby objects. It’s a natural part of ageing, usually noticeable from the early to mid-40s, and continues to progress until around age 65.
Dry Eyes
Dry eye disease occurs when your tears don’t provide adequate lubrication. This may happen if you don’t produce enough tears, or if your tears are poor quality. It can cause stinging, burning sensations, and discomfort—especially in air-conditioned environments or after using digital devices for long periods.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. This blocks light from properly reaching the retina, leading to cloudy or blurred vision. Cataracts develop gradually, and if they worsen, a straightforward operation can be performed to remove them.
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
A common condition that affects the middle part of vision, usually developing in people in their 50s and 60s. It does not cause total blindness but can make tasks such as reading or recognising faces more difficult as it progresses.
Diabetes (Diabetic Retinopathy)
If uncontrolled, diabetes can cause damage to the small blood vessels in the retina. These may swell, leak, or bleed, which can reduce vision. Regular eye examinations are vital for detecting and managing diabetic eye complications.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It’s usually caused by a build-up of fluid in the eye, increasing pressure inside. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss.
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