Making managed vision care meaningful: EyeMed UK’s approach to workplace vision care
Happy New Year from all of us at EyeMed UK. As we welcome 2026, it is the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves and share how we help UK businesses take employee wellbeing to the next level. Managed vision care is one of the most overlooked aspects of workplace health, yet it has a huge impact on productivity, comfort, and safety.
Many employees spend hours each day at screens, on the road, or in environments with potential eye hazards. Without the right support, fatigue, headaches, eye strain and even accidents can follow. EyeMed UK exists to make workplace vision care simple, effective, and genuinely valued by employees.
Supporting Your Team, Wherever They Work
Our services are designed for every kind of workplace. Whether your employees are in an office, at home, on the road, or in industrial environments, we help them see clearly and work safely with our Managed Vision Care solutions.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Spending long hours in front of screens can really take a toll on employees’ eyes. Our DSE eyecare vouchers make sure staff vision is supported, helping to reduce strain, headaches and discomfort while keeping productivity high. EyeMed UK works with businesses of all shapes and sizes and will tailor your managed vision care to your organisation’s needs. Depending on the type of DSE voucher you choose, employees will be able to select frames and lenses from our corporate collection or receive a contribution towards a complete pair. The EyeMed UK platform is easy to use and embraces automated functions to free up your HR and IT departments, making eye care effortless for everyone.
Specialist Glasses
Some roles demand more than standard eyewear. Specialised glasses are designed for precision tasks and specific workplace requirements, allowing employees to perform their jobs comfortably and safely. EyeMed UK listens to your needs before recommending a customised solution that works for your business. By partnering with us, your employees will receive the high-quality specialist glasses they need. Backed by the latest eyewear technology, our innovation centres rigorously test all specialist glasses to ensure superior protection for your team.
Driving Glasses
For employees who spend time on the road, clear vision is essential. Driving glasses improve safety and comfort, helping to reduce fatigue and enhance concentration behind the wheel. Employees can take an EyeMed UK voucher to their preferred opticians and browse for the best driving glasses. Our Managed Vision Care platform is simple to use, even for employees with limited technical experience, making eye care straightforward and hassle-free.
Safety Glasses
Workshops, factories and industrial sites present risks that standard glasses cannot address. EyeMed UK safety glasses combine protection with comfort, ensuring staff are safe without being hindered by bulky or heavy eyewear. Workers face threats from dust, debris, sparks, fumes and other hazards. EyeMed UK helps protect your people with the best safety glasses available. Our network of world-class eyewear brands gives your team access to exclusive safety glasses, tailored to their needs, whether that be prescription or non-prescription. We provide a highly bespoke service that treats every client individually and we draw on decades of experience to offer specialist knowledge for even the most complex eye safety requirements.
Why Employee Eyecare Matters More Than Ever
Think about the people in your team. How many hours do they spend staring at screens? How many are driving, operating machinery, or performing precise tasks? Even small vision issues can impact focus, wellbeing, and productivity.
Research shows that nearly half of UK employees feel their job puts their eye health at risk, and 65% of office-based staff experience eye strain, headaches or blurred vision due to screen use. Investing in vision care is not just a perk, it’s a practical way to protect your team, support wellbeing, and reduce workplace discomfort.
By offering eyecare through EyeMed UK, you are giving your employees a tangible benefit they will use and appreciate. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate that your organisation genuinely cares about their health and comfort.
Making Vision Care Simple for Employers
Managing eye care does not have to be complicated. EyeMed UK provides a fully managed service, meaning HR teams can offer comprehensive support without extra administrative burden. Our platform makes booking eye tests, issuing vouchers and tracking usage straightforward and efficient.
This allows employers to focus on what matters most, ensuring staff are healthy, safe and ready to perform at their best, while employees get easy access to the support they need.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The start of a new year is a natural time for reflection and planning. For businesses, it is also a chance to take a fresh approach to employee wellbeing. EyeMed UK is here to help make vision care a meaningful part of your workplace strategy, not just a tick-box exercise.
Whether your employees are office-based, home-based, on the road, or in industrial environments, our Managed Vision Care services are designed to make eye care easy, practical and effective. From DSE and specialised glasses to driving and safety eyewear, we have you covered.
Get in touch today to find out how EyeMed UK can support your workplace in the year ahead.