Employees are entitled to a visual examination and an assessment of their need for computer glasses or corrective safety glasses.

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What are computer glasses?

There are two main types of computer glasses:

• Computer glasses with single vision lenses.
• Computer glasses with an office progressive lens solution.

Computer glasses have lenses that are adapted to work on a computer screen. The optician will determine which lens is the right one for you.

When can you get computer glasses covered by NTNU?

If you spend a significant part of your workday in front of a computer screen, you are entitled to an eye examination and an assessment of whether you need computer glasses. This must be clarified with your immediate manager.

Computer glasses covered by NTNU are considered the property of your employer and must be used for work related to NTNU.

What will NTNU cover if you need computer glasses?

If the optician decides that you need computer glasses, your unit at NTNU will cover the cost of lenses, fitting, and one of the standard frames included in the agreement. The optician will send the invoice directly to your unit.

If you would like a different frame than those that are included in the agreement, NTNU will cover up to NOK 262.50 (including VAT). Synsam will invoice this amount directly to NTNU. You’ll need to pay the remaining amount yourself in the store.

Important to know about the agreement

• NTNU has a binding agreement with Synsam. This means that NTNU will only cover the cost of the eye test and computer glasses if you use Synsam. Make sure to book your appointment there.
• If the optician at Synsam thinks you need to see an eye specialist, they will refer you. In that case, your unit will cover the consultation fee with the eye specialist.

How to order computer glasses

1. Ask your manager with authority to approve costs (budget allocation authority/BDM) for approval before ordering an eye examination.
2. Fill out and submit the Purchase Request Form well in advance of your appointment.
3. Schedule your eye examination at Synsam.
   
   • Please enter the purchase order number you've received from the purchaser in the order form at synsam.no.

Complaints

If there is any issue with the computer glasses, you must complain to the optician as soon as possible, and no later than 3 months after receiving the glasses. Costs associated with complaints are covered by the optician.

Help and guidelines

• Customize your computer workplace
• Central HSE-guidelines

Legislation

• Regulation concerning Organisation, Management and Employee Participation
• Working in front of a computer screen - regulation and guidance from the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (in Norwegian)

Also see

Previously, a separate measurement form was used to measure, among other things, the distance between you and your screen. This is now integrated into Synsam's ordering solution.

However, if you still wish to use NTNU's measurement form, you can find it here:

• Measurement form for computer glasses (pdf)

Contact

For questions about working environment and health, see prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, or contact the company physiotherapist, Tina Hagen at the HR and HSE department.

For questions regarding the ordering process of computer glasses, please contact the Finance Division.