Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has joined forces with global insurer RSA to offering eyecare to all drivers of vehicles insured under the latter’s Motor Fleet policies. 



Specsavers says research it undertook earlier this year revealed that more than half (53 per cent) of companies do not offer eyecare services to their drivers.

Said Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare: “Good eyesight is surely an essential prerequisite for driving. Figures show that company drivers are at particular risk and that with eye examinations available for less than £20, it is a cost that is easily justifiable.”

Fleet managers can purchase Optical Care Vouchers from Specsavers and hand them out to the relevant employees. The vouchers entitle the bearer to a sight test, eye examination and a pair of glasses, if they need them. If the sight test shows that an employee does not need glasses, they can have non-prescription sunglasses instead.

David Geer, UK business director at RSA, said: “Clients that demonstrate a proactive approach to the management of their drivers, including eye examinations, could potentially look at reducing their premiums, with us benefiting a significant number of companies.”