Spirit AeroSystems has launched an eyecare scheme for staff, which will offer onsite eye examinations, and prescribe safety eyewear and visual display unit (VDU) glasses as required.

The scheme, provided by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, will be offered to staff at the commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer's Prestwick, Scotland and Preston, England locations.

Dona McLafferty, corporate account manager for Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, said: “Spirit AeroSpace takes its corporate responsibility incredibly seriously.

“We have worked closely with the organisation to find a solution that works across the diverse range of roles their employees undertake and have ensured that the message has been fully received and understood.”

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