Spanish Ministry of Health grant
Plan VEO: help with glasses or contact lenses for children aged 16 and under
Ópticas del Sur, in Vecindario (Gran Canaria), takes part in Plan VEO. It is a grant from the Spanish Ministry of Health of up to €100 per person per year towards prescription glasses or contact lenses for children and teenagers aged 16 and under who are entitled to Spanish public healthcare.
This page summarises the information published by the Ministry of Health. Conditions may change: always check the official Plan VEO page (in Spanish).
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Who can apply
- Children and teenagers aged 16 and under with a diagnosed refractive error (for example short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism) who are entitled to Spanish public healthcare.
- Children aged 16 and under covered by MUFACE, MUGEJU or ISFAS.
What it covers
- Up to €100 per person per year towards prescription glasses or contact lenses.
- For contact lenses, the grant can cover the lenses and the cleaning solution needed for a year.
- If the glasses or contact lenses cost less than €100, the family pays nothing. If they cost more, the family pays the difference.
Who writes the prescription
| Age | Who can issue the prescription |
|---|---|
| 5 or under | An ophthalmology service in the public health system (after referral from the GP) or in private healthcare. |
| 6 or over | Any of the above, or an optometry professional at a participating optician's, in the same shop and at the time of applying. |
What to bring to the optician's
- Proof of entitlement to Spanish public healthcare: the CIPA code on the health card or a certificate from the regional government.
- The prescription for the refractive error.
- The child's DNI or ID document, if they have one.
- The DNI or ID document of the parent or legal guardian.
How to apply
- Get the prescription. As explained above, depending on the child's age.
- Come to the shop with the child. The grant can only be applied for in person at a participating optician's, and the child must come with a parent or legal guardian. At Ópticas del Sur you don't need an appointment.
- Choose the glasses or contact lenses. The optician's handles the application with the Ministry: the family doesn't have to do anything else.
- Collect them. The optician's lets you know when they're ready.
Until when can you apply?
According to the Spanish Ministry of Health, the grant is available until 31 December 2026 inclusive. Check the official page for any changes.
Plan VEO questions
Does Ópticas del Sur take part in Plan VEO?
Yes. Come to the shop with the child and the documents, no appointment needed. Opening hours and directions.
Can I apply online?
No. According to the Ministry of Health, you can only apply in person at a participating optician's.