EYE CARE SERVICES
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Comprehensive Eye Exam
Comprehensive Eye Exam
A comprehensive eye exam involves a series of assessments to determine the status of your vision and eye health. The exam includes the following assessments:
Assessment of vision and refractive error
Binocular vision testing
Evaluation of ocular health
At the end of your exam, we will review the clinical findings and provide recommendations to help maintain your vision and eye health.
Reminder
Eyedrops for dilating pupils may be used during the exam to assess the health of your eyes. After dilation, your eyes will become light sensitive and your near vision may be blurred for approximately 4-6 hours. Please bring a pair of sunglasses to minimize discomfort after pupil dilation. If you feel uncomfortable driving, please arrange for a friend or family member to drive you after the eye exam.
Frequency of Eye Exam
The Canadian Association of Optometry recommends that the frequency of regular eye exams should be as follows:
Infants and toddlers should undergo their first eye examination between the ages of 6-9 months.
Another comprehensive exam as children grow and develop between the ages of 2 and 5.
Annual comprehensive exams from age 6 and continuing until adulthood.
Adults between the ages of 20 to 39 should have an eye exam every 2 to 3 years.
Adults between the ages of 40 to 64 should have an eye exam every 2 years.
Adults 65 years and older should have an annual eye exam.
OHIP
OHIP
Children and youth 19 years old or younger are eligible for 1 major eye exam (for vision and general eye health) every 12 months and any minor assessments needed.
If you are 20 years old or older and have an eligible medical condition affecting your eyes, OHIP will cover 1 major eye exam for you once every 12 months and 2 additional follow-up minor assessments.
Eligible conditions
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Uveitis
Retinal disease that is acute, or is chronically progressive
Corneal disease that is acute, or is chronically progressive
If you are 65 years and older and do not have an eligible medical condition affecting your eyes, OHIP will cover 1 major eye exam for you once every 18 months and 2 additional minor assessments.
OHIP does not cover the following services:
Comprehensive binocular vision assessment and vision therapy
Myopia control management
Dry eye assessment and treatment procedures
All forms of anterior and posterior segment imaging, including but not limited to retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and meibography
Screening visual fields
Low vision assessment/ rehabilitation
Foreign body removal
Corneal topography
Eyelash epilation
3D OCT and Retinal Photography
3D OCT and Retinal Photography
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-contact, high-resolution, diagnostic imaging instrument that uses light waves to take cross-sectional images of the eye. OCT imaging allows a comprehensive analysis of the macula, optic disc and anterior segment. It provides measurements to help diagnose and guide treatment plan for diseases like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
Visual Field Test
Visual Field Test
A visual field test is a simple and non-invasive assessment designed to measure the extent and sensitivity of your field of vision to identify areas where your vision is reduced or absent. This test is useful in diagnosing various eye conditions, including glaucoma, optic nerve diseases, and neurological conditions impacting the visual pathway.
Contact Lens Assessment
Contact Lens Assessment
Contact lenses provide an excellent alternative to eyeglasses for people of all ages. Since contact lenses are directly inserted into the eyes, it is crucial to undergo a professional contact lens evaluation to identify the most suitable lenses based on your comfort, visual requirements, and eye health. We will also ensure that you have the proper contact lens insertion, removal, and handling techniques to reduce the risk of eye injury and infection.
Myopia Management
Myopia Management
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a condition that is most associated with blurred vision at distance. Increasing amounts of myopia do not only cause difficulty seeing, but it is also associated with an increased risk of sight-threatening eye diseases such as myopic macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, and retinal detachments.
To prevent or delay the onset of myopia, increased outdoor time and regular breaks from near work are recommended. Multiple studies have shown that spending at least 2 hours outdoors reduces the likelihood of children becoming myopic.
While myopia cannot be reversed, there are various optical and pharmacological approaches proven to help slow the progression of myopia:
Orthokeratology
MiSight® 1 day soft contact lenses
Specialized myopia control glasses: Hoya Miyosmart, Essilor Stellest
Low dose Atropine
Our doctors will tailor a plan with you and your child to find the appropriate myopia management therapy to achieve myopia stabilization, while maintaining a good quality of life.
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