If you apply for DSA and have a diagnosis of visual stress or scotopic sensitivity but no other disability and the evidence you provide is sufficient, we'll not send you for a Needs Assessment.
We'll contact you and provide you with a letter advising you to arrange an appointment with a specialist assessor to undertake further testing to determine your requirements. This is sometimes referred to as 'Colorimetry testing'.
DSA cannot be used to fund the cost of any diagnostic tests such as a full initial assessment, normal standard eye test, or for any prescriptions.
If they're recommended by your assessor, we'll provide funding towards:
- a colorimetry test up to £155
- coloured overlays up to £16
- non-prescription lenses up to £50
- lens tinting costs up to £90
- frames if tinted lenses have been recommended up to £30
We cannot help you towards the cost of prescription lenses.