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What is an Optometrist?
Children's Vision
- Your Child's First Glasses
- Kids and Contact Lenses
- Children and Sports
- The World Through Your Child’s Eyes
- Eye Allergies in Children
- A Child's Visual Milestones
- Pink Eye in Children
Eye Diseases and Conditions
- Keratoconus
- Recurrent Corneal Erosions
- Retinal Detachment
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Low Vision
- Retinal Artery Occlusions
- Bell's Palsy
- Pupils
- Shingles
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Transient Ischemic Attacks
- Night Vision
- Trichiasis
- Blepharitis
- Diabetes
- Iritis
- Ptergium
- Vitreous Detachment
Eye Health by Age Group
Eye Irritation
Eye Surgery and Treatment
Eye Care in the Workplace
Women and Eye Health
Eyewear
Optometric Technology
New Regulations Improve Eye Care
What is Covered Under OHIP?
External Links and Resources
Coverage
OHIP Coverage for Eye Examinations
Ontario's OHIP coverage for all aspects of healthcare is always an evolving process.
The Government of Ontario offers documentation on OHIP coverage for eye care via the following document that you can download here:
OHIP Coverage Q&A
If you are in doubt about the details of what is covered and not covered above and beyond the information listed here, please consult your optometrist. Generally, OHIP provides the following coverage:
Children aged 0 to 19 years
One full eye examination annually
Adults aged 20 to 64 years
One full eye examination annually for people with certain medical conditions. Check with your optometrist for details
Seniors aged 65 and above
One full eye examination annually
We recommend that It is always a good idea to talk to optometrist about your coverage; your optometrist will be able to evaluate and comment on your specific needs and coverage levels in detail.
