What You Need to Know
Mobile Medicals specializes in group eye testing delivered directly to your place of work. Our process is streamlined for HR and Health & Safety departments:
Health Documentation: We provide a 1-page vision health questionnaire for each employee.
Qualified Expertise: Our on-site team consists of competent professionals qualified in advanced vision screening technology.
Customized Screening: Our platforms feature custom programs for VDU users, General Operatives, FLT (Forklift) drivers, and HGV operators.
Clear Referrals: Abnormal results are referred to the employee’s optician or GP with a formal letter of referral.
Certification: A comprehensive vision test certificate is issued to the employer for every screened individual to satisfy audit requirements.
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 mandate specific requirements for Display Screen Equipment (DSE). Employers are legally required to provide a professional VDU eye test for any employee who uses a computer screen for continuous periods of more than one hour daily.
Key Compliance Requirements:
Provide specialized training on ergonomic workstation use.
Conduct regular risk assessments of all employee workstations.
Offer and pay for an appropriate DSE eye test and eyesight examination.
Every “VDU user” has the statutory right to opt for a vision test provided by the employer to prevent long-term occupational strain.
While DSE work does not cause permanent eye damage, uncorrected vision leads to significant eyestrain, fatigue, and diminished workplace performance.
Why regular VDU screening matters:
Fatigue Management: Long spells of screen work can lead to temporary short-sightedness and chronic headaches.
Early Detection: Modern workplace eye tests often identify eyesight problems that go unnoticed in daily life, including age-related changes.
Productivity: Ensuring employees have the correct visual focus reduces error rates and increases comfort during visually demanding tasks.
For safety-critical roles requiring precise colour differentiation, MedWise provides in-depth Colour Perception Testing using the industry-standard Ishihara Plate Test.
This screening consists of 24 colour plates and is the most efficient method for detecting red-green deficiencies (Protan and Deutan defects). While this is a high-level screening for occupational fitness rather than a clinical diagnostic test, it is essential for verifying staff capability in engineering, quality control, and electrical work.
Our Mobile Medical units provide a full-service clinic at your doorstep. Using the advanced Keystone Vision Screener, our OH Nurses can perform a high-throughput group eye testing session in a fraction of the time required for off-site visits.
Testing Parameters include:
Acuity (Near & Far): Individual testing for both left and right eyes.
Binocular Vision: Assessment at far, intermediate, and night-vision levels.
Phoria & Fusion: Checking eye coordination and depth perception.
Stereopsis: Advanced testing for 3D vision and spatial awareness.
By choosing on-site eye tests, you eliminate travel costs and minimize employee downtime while ensuring 100% compliance with Irish health and safety laws.
