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OHIP covers a complete eye exam once a year for children 19 years of age or younger and for adults 65 years of age or older, as well as follow up visits for those patients. Some patients between the ages of 20 and 64 with medical conditions or eye conditions that require yearly examinations are eligible for OHIP coverage. After your examination your eye doctor will notify you if you are in an OHIP covered category. Some specialized tests may not be covered by OHIP.

UV radiation has been associated with some damage, not only in the skin around the eye, but also to the cornea and conjunctiva. UV is associated with development and progression of cataracts and some researchers believe that it can worsen macular degeneration.

An Optical Coherence Tomography scan (OCT) is fast, non-invasive, safe and painless. It is performed quickly, and your optometrist will review your results in detail immediately.

An OCT scan is the latest advancement in retinal imaging technology. With an OCT scan, eye doctors are provided with 3D color-coded, cross-sectional images below the surface of the retina. These detailed images are revolutionizing early detection and treatment of eye conditions such as wet and dry age-related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinal Detachment and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Optomap imaging is the latest retinal imaging that provides a wide field high-resolution photograph of the inside of the eye. Retinal photography assists in the detection and management of problems such as diabetic changes, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, optic nerve disease, and retinal holes or thinning.

Visual field testing is one way to monitor whether blind spots are developing in your field of vision from damage to the optic nerve, like in the case of Glaucoma. This is often done for driving tests to ensure vision is safe for operating motor vehicles.