Is Certus cheaper than a Specsavers voucher?

Per pair, the voucher’s face price is lower and Certus’s £119–£199 is higher — but they buy different things. The all-in price includes specification control, remote verification, the certificate and the audit trail, with no top-ups and no off-site time. For required industrial PPE, compare total cost and evidence, not face price.

Yes, and many should: vouchers for DSE populations, Certus for assessed industrial roles. They discharge different duties.

Does Certus do eye tests?

No — deliberately. The wearer’s own optician provides the sight test and prescription; Certus’s GOC-registered opticians verify that prescription remotely and glaze certified eyewear to it. No second test, no appointment, no half-day.

Is this comparison fair to Specsavers?

It aims to be: their published corporate offer is quoted directly, their strengths for DSE populations are stated plainly, and the comparison turns on workforce fit — not on either product being "better" in the abstract.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare Alternative for Safety Eyewear — Certus

Specsavers Corporate is a strong DSE voucher scheme. For industrial prescription safety eyewear, an assessment-led platform answers a different question. The factual comparison.

Certus is a UK platform for managing prescription safety eyewear compliance to EN 166, covering hazard assessments, ordering, optician verification and certificate records. Operated by Certus Safety Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company number 17364362.