What is covered by OHIP

OHIP pays for one full eye examination annually, medically necessary partial examinations and visual field testing for:

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  patients 19 year of age or younger
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  patients 65 years of age or older
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  patients of any age diagnosed with diabetes
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  patients with glaucoma of any age
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  patients with diagnosed retinal disease affecting vision of any age
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  patients of any age who have one eye or a blind eye
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  post operative cataract care for patients of any age
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  patients with progressive corneal disease affecting vision
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  other sight threatening conditions
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  Sight threatening emergencies such as corneal abrasions or ulcers

OHIP does not pay for retinal imaging (OCT) regardless of age or condition.