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Comprehensive Eye Exams

Our annual eye exam is a comprehensive ocular health and visual assessment.

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Our goal is to optimize your visual performance through early diagnosis, vision preservation, individualized treatment plans including prescriptions for eyeglasses, contact lenses, vision therapy or medication as required. Included is your eyeglass prescription and contact lens prescription (follow-up may be required).

Additional Information

OHIP Eligibility

OHIP Eligibilityis defined by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Patients aged 20 to 64 years who have any of the following medical conditions can go to their optometrist or physician and receive an OHIP insured eye examination once every 12 months : diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, cataract, retinal disease, amblyopia, visual field defects, corneal disease, strabismus, recurrent uveitis or optic pathway disease.

Additional Follow Up

Additional follow-up and partial eye exams may be required for eye glasses and contact lens prescription

OHIP Covered Conditions

In Ontario, OHIP will cover the cost of an examination once every year for patients up to 19 years of age or over 65 years of age. In addition, OHIP will cover the cost of an annual examinations for patients with certain medical conditions such as diabetes and glaucoma. Full details about OHIP eyecare coverage including a list of eligible medical conditions are available from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website.

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Patients aged 20 to 64 years who have any of the following medical conditions can go to their optometrist or physician and receive an OHIP insured eye examination once every 12 months : diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, cataract, retinal disease, amblyopia, visual field defects, corneal disease, strabismus, recurrent uveitis or optic pathway disease.

Not Covered by OHIP

Routine eye examinations provided by either an optometrist, ophthalmologist or physician, for patients aged 20 to 64, are not covered by OHIP. These individuals are responsible for payment for these examinations or have the cost covered by private insurance.

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