If you qualify for either PRSI or Medical Card Crowleys Opticians will gladly assist you in your Claims. We carry all the necessary forms in each branch and will go through your claim step by step

Optical Benefit

This benefit is provided by Crowleys Opticians who have a contract with the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

We can now get your PRSI claim authorised in 24 hours,

You are entitled to:

  • a free sight test - sight tests for VDUs, driving licences, etc., are not covered under the Treatment Benefit Scheme. Safety glasses are also excluded.

  • an eye examination for contact lenses - the Department will pay a fixed amount towards this assessment.


People receiving the following benefits are eligible for PRSI cover:

  • Invalidity Pension
  • Retirement Pension/Old Age Contributory Pension
  • Disability Benefit (for 12 months or more)
  • Unemployment Benefit
  • Contributory Widows pension