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Absolutely! Changes in our eyes occur very gradually. As a consequence, you may not be able to notice these changes. The eye examination not only screens for how well you are seeing, it also screens for signs of eye diseases.
Generally speaking, a child should have their first eye examination between the ages of 2 to 5. The eye exam should be earlier if a problem is noticed.
How often you have an eye exam is dependent on your age and your general health. Below is a recommendation based on age:
- Infants (ages 0 – 2) – at any time if you have concerns.
- Preschool children (ages 2 – 5) – annually.
- School age children (ages 5 – 20) – annually.
- Adults (ages 20 – 64) – once every two years.
- Senior citizens (ages 65 and older) – annually.
Based upon your medical history and/or your risk of certain diseases, we may recommend for frequent exams.
Absolutely! OHIP still covers eye exams for some Ontarians.
Below is a list of who may be eligible for coverage under OHIP.
If you are between the ages of 0 – 19:
– You are covered for 1 full exam annually.
– Plus minor assessments if required.
If you are between the ages of 20 – 64:
– You are covered for 1 full exam annually if you have one of the following medical conditions.
– Conditions:
A) Diabetes Mellitus
B) Glaucoma
C) Cataracts – When surgery is required
D) Retinal disease – That is acute or chronically progressive
E) Optic Pathway Disease – That is acute of chronically progressive
F) Acquired Cranial Nerve Palsy – Resulting in strabismus
G) Corneal Disease – That is acute or chronically progressive
H) Ocular Drug Toxicity – Hyrdoxychloroquine, chloroquine, ethambutol, and tamoxifen
I) Uveitis – That is acute or chronic during active inflammation
– Plus minor assessments if required.
If you are age 65 or older
You are covered for 1 full exam annually.
Plus minor assessments if required.
If you are between the ages of 20 – 64, and on the ONTARIO WORKS PROGRAM
– You are covered for 1 full exam every 2 years.
– No minor assessments are covered.
If you are between the ages of 20 – 64, and on the ONTARIO DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (ODSP)
– You are covered for 1 full exam every 2 years.
– No minor assessments are covered.
– Must have a valid OHIP card at the time of the exam. As well, you must bring the OHIP card to the exam.
– Absolutely! We offer direct insurance billing.
– We are not able to pre-determine the amount of your coverage. You will have to contact your insurance provider directly.
– If your insurance provider does not pay the total amount of our charges, you are responsible for the difference.
– If we are unable to bill your insurance provider directly, you are responsible for paying. A receipt will be issued once payment is made. You are then responsible for submitting this receipt to the insurance company for reimbursement.
– Below is a list of insurance companies we are able to bill directly.
– Canada Life/ Great West Life
– Johnson Group/ Chamber of commerce
– Claim secure
– Cowan Group
– Desjardins
– Group Health
– Group source
– Industrial Alliance
– Manion
– Maximim Benefit
– People Corporation
– Equitable Group
– Sunlife
– Green Shield
– SSQ Insurance
– Empire Life
– Blue Cross
– RCMP
– Veterans Affairs
– Canadian Armed Forces
– Some smaller insurance providers are not listed.
– If your insurance provides is not listed above please contact us directly at
416-491-7800.