{"id":777,"date":"2020-09-15T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeoptom.flywheelsites.com\/?p=777"},"modified":"2022-01-27T23:23:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T04:23:05","slug":"eye-exams-and-tests-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collegeoptom.on.ca\/fr\/non-classifiee\/eye-exams-and-tests-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye Exams and Tests: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An optometrist is a health care provider who diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions related to your eyes and vision. Optometrists perform a variety of tests and exams depending on your age, abilities, and general health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eye exams are not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for most adults 20-64 years old (except those with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/what-ohip-covers#section-5\">specific medical conditions<\/a>). For individuals who have OHIP coverage for eye exams, the coverage does not include some tests that help in the diagnosis and management of certain eye diseases and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/collegeoptom.on.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Revised-graphic-Oct-2020-300x150-1.png\" alt=\"Fuzzy about what to expect at your next eye exam? talk to your optometrist and learn more\" class=\"wp-image-774\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your optometrist recommends testing that is not covered by OHIP, they will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>inform you of any test before it happens;<\/li><li>explain why the test is needed in your situation;<\/li><li>outline any additional fees and explain what they are for;<\/li><li>discuss the benefits (or risks, if any) associated with the test; and<\/li><li>obtain your consent to perform the test.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk to your optometrist about what tests you can expect at your next appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions? 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