Exceptions
Although OHIP provides good coverage in most cases, there are aspects of eye and vision care that are not covered under OHIP.
Optometric Services NOT Covered by OHIP include:
- Additional eye examinations or second opinions within the periods listed above
- Eye examinations that are required by potential employers or other third parties (e.g.Ministry of Transportation and associated reporting forms)
- Contact Lens Progress Checks
- Laser Refractive Surgery management (pre and post-operative) visits
- Recommended Treatments such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, eye co-ordination exercises, eye medications
