The eye is often the window into our bodies and can be a good indicator of overall health. Like many other health conditions, eye conditions in adults and children can be treated if detected early enough. For this reason, children and adults should have regular eye examinations.
Complete eye examinations include:
Automated pre-testing equipment
Glaucoma testing (with intra ocular pressures)
Binocular vision assessment
New prescription for glasses or contact lenses
Dilated health assessment of the eye
Peripheral vision,
Visual field assessment
Color vision testing
New Procedures (Currently not covered by OHIP/ or above the basic exam)
Our office is committed to having state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. OHIP covers the fee for a basic comprehensive eye examination (Only ages 19 and under, and 65 and over). Newer diagnostic tests are useful in the early detection of disease but are NOT OHIP insured services.
Glaucoma is the second most common cause of legal blindness in North America. It usually has no early symptoms, and by the time people experience problems with their vision, they have usually lost a significant amount of their vision.
Corneal Pachymetry is the measurement of central corneal thickness. It is useful in determining the risk of developing glaucoma and in interpreting unexpected intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements.