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September 1, 2023 OHIP Updates For Eye Examinations

Starting September 1, 2023, there are some changes to how OHIP covers eye exams in Ontario.

These adjustments are the result of thoughtful discussions between the Ontario Ministry of Health and the Ontario Association of Optometrists and are based on sound clinical evidence and expert advice. The shared goal is to ensure all Ontarians have access to the best, up-to-date eye care available and that patients at greatest risk of vision loss are publicly funded by OHIP.

To discover more about how these changes might impact you or your family members, select one of the tabs below. They provide more detailed information about OHIP’s coverage for eye exams across different age groups.

On March 24, 2023, the Ontario Government issued a media release about these changes, which you can read here.

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Bausch + Lomb PureVision Contact Lenses

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PureVision (balafilcon A) visibility tinted contact lens is indicated for daily wear or extended wear from 1 to 30 days between removals, for cleaning and disinfection or disposal of the lens, as recommended.

The lens is indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and/or not-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes, exhibiting astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less, that does not interfere with visual acuity.

PureVision contact lenses, with AerGel technology lens material, are manufactured by the FormCast manufacturing process, cast molding process, and are surface treated by the Performa surface treatment process which transforms hydrophobic silicone to hydrophilic silicate.

This helps deliver: enhanced wettability and deposit resistance without inhibiting oxygen or fluid transport, high oxygen transmissibility for healthy, white eyes and reduced risk of hypoxic stress to help maintain excellent ocular health.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Exceptional vision with aspheric optical design
  • Comfort-enhancing AerGel material resists protein deposits
  • Allows a high level of oxygen for healthy, white eyes
  • Daily wear or up to 30 days continuous wear
  • Also indicated for therapeutic use