on 8/12/03 1:14 pm, Nigel Thornton at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> I do not have the DSE regs to hand but my understanding is that a DSE user has
> the right to an eyesight test and that can only be conducted by a doctor or
> optician, what we undertake as nurses is a screening process that whatever the
> outcome does not meet this right. Please correct me if I am wrong or it has
> changed in the last update
>
> Nigel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Porter Suzanne [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 08 December 2003 13:01
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: : Vision testing
>
>
> I find this an interesting issue. We carry out Keystone vision testing and
> only refund a % of the costs for specs and pay for eye test if they fail the
> VDU aspect of the test. However, having passed some people they have
> returned saying their optician told them they do need specs for VDU and then
> request a refund. We would never challenge this if they bring their
> paperwork from the optician stating this. This lead me to question the value
> of doing a preliminary test and I wrote to the opticians on the Isle of
> Wight for their opinion. All those who replied said it was a useful screen
> and I suppose only a few people challenge the results.
>
> On the other hand I do feel that sight testing results are somewhat
> subjective anyway as we have had a few new fire recruits who have failed a
> sight test at one optician and passed at another the same week. It does not
> seem wholly scientific and depends on the individual's performance on the
> day.
>
> What are other peoples experiences and thoughts?
>
> Su
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gillian Purkis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 08 December 2003 12:17
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: : Vision testing
>
>
> I am employed at a university where we send our DSE users to an outside
> optician for eye tests. As we have approx. 1000 employees who qualify
> for eye tests there are significant cost implications. I would welcome
> hearing what other organisations do and how the introduction of
> keystone, etc eye testing, was received by individuals and the trade
> unions
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gillian Purkis,
>
> University Occupational Health Nurse,
> Thames Valley University,
>
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Yes Nigel you are quite correct. OHNs can conduct an initial screening
assessment but if an employee requests an assessment by an optometrist then
that request cannot be denied.
Anne Harriss
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