Did you know that almost 4 out of 10 employees work with a monitor for at least 6 hours a day? This can lead to all kinds of unpleasant symptoms such as: tired eyes, sensitivity to light and even neck or back pain. Recognizable?

With our partner Hans Anders, we have found the solution to prevent these complaints: the computer glasses.

What are computer glasses?

The name says it all: computer glasses provide a sharp view behind your computer, tablet or smartphone. Whichever strength you have, the special glass reduces the strain on your eyes and makes them less likely to tire. In addition, the computer glasses ensure that you no longer sit in front of your screen in a tense position. In short, with computer glasses, you can increase your own work comfort while working from home or in the office and prevent or minimize annoying physical complaints.

Why are computer glasses important?

At the end of a working day, people close their laptops and computer screens go black. As employees get ready for the evening, chances are that many of them suffer from neck or back problems. Others experience irritated eyes or have trouble falling asleep because of the harmful blue light that emits from their screens.

But why is it so important to wear computer glasses? The answer is simple: it prevents employees from developing complaints while performing their work behind the screen. It ensures that employees feel good both during and after their working day. In addition, it contributes to maintaining high productivity within your company.

What does the Working Conditions Act say about computer glasses?

Under the Working Conditions Act, every employer is obliged to ensure that employees can do their work safely. Even working on a screen should not endanger someone's safety and health. To protect employees, a number of rules have been drawn up: before working at a computer or in the event of eye problems, employers must offer their employees the opportunity to undergo an eye exam. If it is found that computer glasses can help with the complaints, the employer is obliged to pay the costs for the computer glasses to reimburse. By default, employees who wear reading glasses and work on the screen are entitled to computer glasses reimbursed by their employer.

Are the costs for computer glasses tax deductible?

To qualify for tax deductibility, the allowance must meet the conditions of the Work Costs Scheme (WKR).

• Under the work costs scheme, the value of computer glasses for payroll taxes is valued at zero. You are not allowed to ask for compensation from your employee.
• The computer glasses must remain at the employee's workplace.
• Does the employee also use the computer glasses for private purposes? Then the glasses will only be issued untaxed if at least 90% of them are used for business purposes.

In order to be exempt from tax under the WKR, the fee for computer glasses must be regarded as a targeted exemption. If the computer glasses meet the conditions of a targeted exemption, the allowance will not be considered as a salary in kind and the employee will not have to pay tax on this.

Do you have another question about a computer goggles or prescription computer glasses? No problem, we can help you with that too. With 20 years of experience, we are happy to give you expert advice without obligation.