corporate eye care a guide to providing your business with a corporate eyecare package

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1 corporate eye care a guide to providing your business with a corporate eyecare package

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3 Welcome You can protect your employee s eyesight easily and cost effectively by joining Keith Holland & Associates Business Eyecare. It is simple to understand, has great benefits and is excellent value for money. Keith Holland & Associates are a multi-award winning, independent opticians practice based in the centre of Cheltenham. We have been providing eyecare to our patients for over 20 years and are now offering this high level of service and care to local businesses in Cheltenham & Gloucester. From comprehensive eye examinations and spectacles for Display Screen Equipment (DSE) users, to safety eyewear for workshop and factory workers, Keith Holland & Associates can fulfil the legal requirements for eye care in your business. We can either send you a VAT invoice directly or you can purchase vouchers in advance via our website or over the phone. This gives you peace of mind that your most valuable assets (your employees) are being cared for by the professionals. We give professional advice to screen users which helps to reduce eye strain and headaches and can lead to improved productivity. Protect your employee s sight with Keith Holland & Associates Business Eyecare. Winner 2009

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5 Your requirements as an employer As an employer, you are legally obliged under The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 to provide eyecare to certain members of your staff. By understanding your needs as an employer we have designed our business eyecare to fulfil these requirements. As an eye exam is usually recommended every 2 years, this equates to less than 10 per employee per year! Value for money: Our eyecare services for local businesses are competitively priced and we pride ourselves on our award winning customer service. State-of-the-art technology: Our latest award-winning technology ensures that your employees eyes are being given the best possible care. Optomap and 3-D OCT retinal imaging are both available (at a supplementary charge) for advanced eye health screening peace of mind Expert advice: All our dispensing staff are experienced and can assess what needs to be done to help your employees see clearly. Local: We are based in the centre of Cheltenham, opposite Cheltenham Ladies College, making it quick and convenient for your employees to have their eyes examined, or to pop in for advice. We are also on hand to deal with anything from ocular emergencies to spectacle adjustments and repairs. Cost: Our business eyecare examination is (Usually 30.00) Retinal imaging can be included at a cost of 19.50

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7 DSE users The regulations require that employees using DSEs are provided with an eye examination at regular intervals, funded by their employer. The employer is also obliged to provide appropriate spectacles for the work being done by the employee using the DSE. Prolonged computer use can cause symptoms such as: eyestrain / red eyes headaches / migraine difficulty focusing / dry eyes postural problems In the workplace, these can result in reduced productivity. Eye problems are relatively common in any workforce, so easy access to a trusted optician is very valuable. Keith Holland & Associates can provide the required eye examination and DSE spectacles where necessary, but go further with giving valuable advice on DSE ergonomics, helping computer users towards a more comfortable and productive DSE environment. We offer a range of complete-price spectacles for Complex prescriptions including prisms and enhanced reading lenses (if required) cost All include: frame, market leading Essilor branded lenses complete with scratch-resistant and anti-reflective treatments, cloth, hard case and fitting and aftercare service. Alternatively, should employees wish to choose from our wider selection of frames, they can use your business contribution and pay any additional costs themselves.

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9 Industrial environments Any type of industrial environment poses potential eye health risks for employees. Machinery, sparks, metal fragments and dust can irreparably damage eyes, even if your employee already wears spectacles. Keith Holland & Associates safety eyewear fully conform to BS EN166 specifications and are all stamped with the British standard kite-mark. Our safety eyewear is designed to protect the eyes and help prevent serious accidents. Safety glasses are available with prescription lenses (where needed) so there is no need to have clumsy goggles fitting over your employees own spectacles. All of our safety eyewear carry full certification of conformity to the required regulations. We have a range of safety eyewear to try in the practice with both metal and plastic frames and different lens options available to ensure your employees have the correct protection. Prices start at for single vision, for bifocals and for varifocals. These prices include frame, lenses, case, cleaning cloth, fitting and aftercare service. We are on hand to answer any questions you may have and can be contacted on or reception@keithholland.co.uk

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11 Drivers Any employee in your workplace, including warehouse staff or anyone who drives a company vehicle can also benefit from our award-winning eyecare. Our business eyecare is the easy way to safeguard the vision and health of all your employees. Everyone should have an eye examination, typically every two years regardless of whether they need spectacles. This important ocular check can detect early warning signs of serious conditions like high blood pressure, glaucoma and diabetes, which if left untreated, can lead to blindness. Our eye health imaging systems are amongst the best you will find anywhere in the UK. We offer a range of complete-price spectacles for however, complex prescriptions including prisms cost All include: frame, market leading Essilor branded lenses complete with scratch-resistant and anti-reflective treatment, cloth, hard case, fitting and aftercare service. Alternatively, should employees wish to choose from our wider selection of frames, they can use your business contribution and pay any additional costs themselves.

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13 Extras At Keith Holland & Associates, we are committed to providing a first class service to our patients and pride ourselves on our excellent levels of customer care. We also offer comprehensive family eyecare which can be available to all employee s families whether NHS or private: specialists in dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and learning difficulties sports vision eyewear contact lens fitting and aftercare emergency visits, for red eye etc. on-site glazing & comprehensive repairs prescription sunglasses and accessories Prices Business eyecare examination: (usually 30.00) Retinal imaging: DSE spectacles, including frame, lenses, case & cloth: Complex prescriptions, prisms & advanced reading lenses: Safety spectacles: from Fitting & spectacle adjustment: FREE Further Information For further information about any of our eyecare packages or other services we can offer, please contact our reception desk on or reception@keithholland.co.uk

14 27 St George s Road, Cheltenham. GL50 3DT T: F: E: reception@keithholland.co.uk