Adult and Senior Eye Exams
Adult Eye Exams
For adults, comprehensive eye exams are integral to ensuring visual clarity and eye health. Our eyes change as we age, along with the risk of certain eye conditions. Your eyes provide a window to your overall health, and routine eye exams can detect underlying and potentially life-threatening health issues such as Type 2 diabetes, certain vascular diseases, high blood pressure, and brain or eye tumors. Adults aged 19 to 64 should have an eye exam at least once every two years. Individuals with diabetes and specific ocular diseases are covered under OHIP to have their eyes examined every year.
Senior Eye Exams
Seniors are at an increased risk of developing age-related eye health problems that can lead to permanent vision loss. Many eye diseases have no early symptoms and you may not notice any vision changes until the condition has progressed to an advanced stage. Seniors have an increased incidence of developing glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and dry eye. Expert care from an optometrist is essential for early detection and management of ocular diseases to preserve your vision and maintain your quality of life. Seniors age 65 and older are strongly recommended to schedule their OHIP covered eye exam once per year.