As of 1st November 2017 all PRSI paying employees and self employed can now get free eye examinations AND free standard single vision glasses.
If they require single vision glasses for distance and a separate pair for reading they can get them free.
If they wear contact lenses they can get €42.37 towards the cost of their lenses.
If they want to get an upgrade pair of glasses with nicer frames and better lenses then they are entitled to €42.37 towards the cost of these glasses.
Standard bifocals are also fully covered under the new scheme.
Varifocals are not fully covered although a whopping €84.19 contribution is available towards their cost.

All of these entitlements were already available to medical card patients so its wonderful that the hard working PRSI employees/self employed are now able to enjoy the same perks.
To avail of these entitlements you need to phone your opticians practice and give them your PRSI number and you will get authorized.
These benefits are available every 2 yrs or more often if the optometrist feels they are clinically necessary.

So there is now no excuse to neglect your eyes and vision.
You are entitled to a thorough eye examination under this scheme so please do not settle for an inferior service. If you are getting your eyes examined, get the best eye examination you can - come visit Andrea Concannon Opticians in Salthill. Uncompromised eyecare at its best.