Families across the Costa Blanca can now receive up to €100 towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses for children aged 16 and under through Spain’s Plan Veo scheme.
The government-funded programme aims to ensure that no child misses out on essential vision correction because of financial barriers.
The scheme remains available until 31 December 2026 and covers glasses, prescription lenses, contact lenses and related maintenance products.
Who can apply?
The scheme is available to children and teenagers aged up to and including 16
who qualify for healthcare through Spain’s public health system and have a diagnosed vision problem that requires correction.
Children who receive healthcare through MUFACE, MUGEJU or ISFAS also qualify.
Parents or legal guardians apply through participating opticians on behalf of their children.
What does the scheme cover?
Plan Veo contributes towards a range of vision aids, including:
- Prescription glasses with basic frames and anti-reflective lenses
- Replacement prescription lenses for existing glasses
- Contact lenses made from approved materials
- Contact lens cleaning and maintenance solutions for up to one year
How much funding is available?
The scheme provides up to €100 per child.
If glasses or contact lenses cost less than €100, the scheme covers the full amount and families pay nothing.
If the total cost exceeds €100, the scheme pays the first €100 and the family covers the remaining balance.
How to apply
Children must first obtain a valid prescription from an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
The requirements vary slightly depending on the child’s age and whether they have applied before.
After obtaining a prescription, families simply visit a participating optical centre.
The optician registers the application through the Plan Veo system, so parents do not need to complete any additional paperwork.
When the glasses or contact lenses are ready, the optician will contact the family directly.
Can children apply more than once?
Yes, but families must wait at least 365 days after the previous purchase made through Plan Veo.
This allows children whose prescriptions change over time to continue receiving support.
More than 325,000 children already helped
Since the government launched the scheme in December 2025, more than 325,000 children across Spain have received assistance through Plan Veo.
Teenagers aged between 12 and 16 make up the largest group of beneficiaries and account for more than half of all applications.
Children aged between six and 11 represent around 40% of beneficiaries, while children under five account for approximately 5%.
Why the scheme was introduced
According to the Ministry of Health, vision problems such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism affect between 10% and 30% of school-age children in Spain.
Health officials say untreated vision problems can affect school performance, social development and overall quality of life.
The programme aims to reduce inequalities by ensuring that every child can access the visual correction they need, regardless of family income.
Families looking for participating opticians can use the official Plan Veo search tool or look for the Plan Veo sticker displayed at participating optical centres.
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