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OHIP COVERAGE

Please bring a valid Ontario Health Card to your eye examination appointment.

OHIP allows for a full eye exam every 12 months for:

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  • Children aged 19 years and under

  • Seniors aged 65 years and older and adults between 20-64 years WITH the following medical conditions: diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, referrable cataract, acute/active retinal disease, acute optic nerve pathway disease , acute/active corneal disease, active uveitis; Patients taking any of the following medications: Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, Ethambutol, Tamoxifen; Sudden onset of strabismus (crossed-eyes) due to injury or disease

 

  • patient aged 65 and over without one of the above 9 potentially sight-threatening conditions is eligible for an OHIP-insured comprehensive eye examination once every 18 months 
     

  • Persons receiving assistance under the Ontario Disability Support Program or Ontario Works receive coverage for eye examinations once every 24 months

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  • Please visit www.OHIPupdates.ca for more information regarding your eligibility for OHIP coverage

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Accepted Insurance

Bowmanville Eye Care accepts a wide range of insurance plans.

Please bring all relevant insurer information to your visit as we may be able to submit directly on your behalf.

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Blue Cross

Chambers of Commerce Group

Cowan Insurance

Dejardins Insurance

Canada Life

Green Shield Canada

Industrial Alliance Insurance

Johnson Inc

Johnston Group/Maximum Benefit

Manulife

Manion

Claim Secure

GroupHEALTH

Sunlife Financial

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