Navigating OHIP coverage for eye care can feel a little confusing, especially with recent updates. Your family’s vision health is important to us, and we understand that knowing what’s covered and what you’ll have to pay helps you plan. Your eligibility for an OHIP-covered eye exam in Ontario depends on your age and specific health […]
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As a parent, ensuring the health of your child’s eyesight is crucial in supporting their overall well-being and development. Fortunately, Ontario’s provincial government makes this a bit easier by covering the cost of children’s eye exams through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
Eye exams aren’t the only thing covered by OHIP, but there are certain requirements to be aware of for covered services, which we’ll discuss in more detail below. The best thing to do is ask your child’s optometrist if you’re unsure if OHIP covers a specific eye-related service.
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Eye exams are an important part of maintaining good eye health. In Ontario, Canada, the cost of an eye exam can vary depending on factors such as location, type of exam, and additional services or tests required such as advanced diagnostic retinal imaging
In general, the cost of an eye exam in Ontario ranges from CAD 75 to CAD 250 This price can fluctuate based on the optometrist’s experience, the clinic’s location, and the complexity of the examination.
For individuals under 20 comprehensive eye exams are covered every 12 months. For over 65, comprehensive eye exams are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) once every 18 months, and up to 2 follow-up assessments that may be necessary.
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Comprehensive optometric eye exams can reveal much more than just vision conditions—they can be critical in detecting a wide range of diseases, many of which may seem unrelated to eye health, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and more. […]
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