Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I am an employer – why should I register with Visioncare?

A. Employers have several reasons to join. You can enhance your staff employment packages with Visioncare as it provides them with reduced costs for eyecare and eyewear. This service can at no cost to the company as the optician provides the benefits to the staff and their family members. If you wish to contribute to the staffs’ eyecare or eyewear costs this can be done through clearly defined policies with controlled costs.

Q. I am an employee – why should I register with Visioncare?

A. Employees get financial savings from the participating optician(s) and these benefits are available to all your family members. There is no cost to join and if your employer supports Visioncare they may contribute to your eyecare or eyewear costs.

Q. Who should I contact to learn more about Visioncare?

A. Contact Peter Gates at Gates Opticians in Hamilton, home of Visioncare. Phone 0800 GLASSES (0800 452 7737) or

Q. Does Visioncare have the capacity to deal with large multi-centred companies?

A. Yes as Visioncare grows across the country partnering optometrists will provide the Visioncare benefits.

Q. Is my company too small to be with Visioncare?

A. Visioncare is managed on behalf of the participating companies so large and small companies are welcome.

Q. Is Visioncare easy to use?

A. Very easy. Register your company now by phoning 0800 GLASSES (0800 452 7737) or email One of our representatives will arrange a suitable mutual time to discuss your requirements. You can decide the level of subsidies you would like to offer your employees. To publicise the service to your employees Visioncare provides you with some posters and leaflets to be displayed in your workplace.

The Visioncare system provides comprehensive reports showing number of employees registered and eye treatments undertaken.

Q. How much will it cost me as an employer to be with Visioncare?

A. Visioncare can operate at no cost to the employer with savings going directly to the staff. If you wish to contribute to the cost of eye examinations or eyewear, you set the level of contribution for each staff member. Visioncare can assist you establish policies to manage this staff welfare package.

Q. How much will it cost me as an employee to be with Visioncare?

A. Nothing, employees and their families get savings on the cost of their eyecare and eyewear from the optician and more if your employer is contributing to these costs as well.

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