Eye Examinations

Non-sworn

Members who use visual display units (VDU’s or computers) for at least 50 percent of their normal working time are entitled to an eye test at the Police expense. 

Prior notice must be given to the member’s manager before before any appointment is made.  

If the test discloses that prescription spectacles are required for the normal viewing distance of a VDU, or that an eyesight problem has been created or worsened by VDU, then the cost of single vision spectacles will be met by the Police up to a maximum of $250.00 or in the case of bi-multifocal spectacles, up to a maximum of $325.00.

Once the eye examination is complete and if spectacles have been prescribed, the optometrists invoice, should be referred to the local accounts section for payment.  Any amounts payable for spectacles over and above the costs stated above are to be met by the member.

For example:

A member’s eye examination costs $50.00, the frames cost $350.00 and the lenses cost $80.00, a total of $480.00.  Police will reimburse a member $250.00 and the member is required to pay the remaining $230.00.  The member should pay the $230.00 directly to the optometrist and the balance of $250.00 should be invoiced to Police.

Sworn

Those working in Communications Centres are eligible for a ‘once only’ eye examination if they use a VDU for at least 50 percent of their shift.  A member’s manager must be notified and approval must be given before the eye examination.

Sworn staff working in other areas of Police are not covered.