What does OHIP cover?

What does OHIP cover?

OHIP will cover eye exams once a year for children 19 years and under and seniors 65 year and older.  For patients between the ages of 20-64 years of age, OHIP will cover an eye exam if the patient suffers from a condition that can affect the eyes (eg. diabetes, retinal disease, amblyopia, corneal disease etc). Initial visits require a referral from their physician.

Ever wonder when your child should have their first Eye Exam?

Ever wonder when your child should have their first eye exam?

Many parents mistakenly assume it should be at 5-6 yrs old or when they fail a school screening or when they start complaining.  Much of this is due to parents being familiar with their own eye exams where most testing results are based their own subjective responses, hence coming to the conclusion that their child will not give reliable results.  In reality, the most crucial years in the development of one’s eyes are the first 6 years of life and most testing for these young children are objective, meaning they don’t require any feedback from the child at all. Continue Reading