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Health Care Coverage in Saskatchewan Eye Exam Frequency Recommendations What does an eye exam include?
Eye Glasses (This article has been shared as a courtesy of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and is written by Dr. John Mastronardi, Vice President of the OAO)
Optometric Services: Health Care Coverage in Saskatchewan
According to Saskatchewan Health, if you are a Saskatchewan resident with Saskatchewan Health coverage and you:
Eye Exam Frequency: How often should you have an eye exam?
Eye health and vision examinations play a vital role in ensuring a lifetime of clear vision and healthy eyes. Your optometrist will ensure you are attaining the best vision possible and check for eye diseases such as glaucoma or macular degeneration (see the vision education library for more information about these and other diseases).
Regular eye health checks are important because eye disease can progress without any obvious symptoms. Often, by the time the sufferer notices symptoms of a disease, vision has been permanently damaged. By having your eyes examined on a regular basis, your optometrist can detect symptoms of a disease in its earliest stages and ensure prompt treatment.
The minimum recommended frequency of examination is as follows:
If you are at high risk for eye disease, your optometrist may recommend more frequent eye exams. “High risk” factors can include:
Your optometrist will schedule regular checkups for you at a frequency that meets YOUR particular eye care needs.
What does an eye exam include?
Your optometrist will perform a number of tests to assess your vision and eye health, and will keep a file of this information in order to track changes from one visit to the next. You can expect a typical optometric examination to include:
