Are Eye Exams Free in Edmonton (2025)?
21-06-2025
Adult Eye Exams Are Not Covered By AB Health
Annual Child & Senior Eye Exams Are Covered By AHCIP
The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) covers some optometry services, within the province, for eligible Alberta residents. (See changes to AHCIP eye care service coverage effective February 1, 2025). Annual eye exams for children 18 years old and younger, and seniors 65 years and older are covered by Alberta Health. For adults between the ages of 19 and 64, routine comprehensive eye exams are not covered by AHCIP. However, most personal or employer health benefits plans offer partial or full coverage.Children Under The Age of 19
Optometry Services
- Eligible for one oculo-visual assessment (complete routine child eye exam) and one diagnostic procedure per benefit year (July 1 to June 30)
- All Albertans are covered for medically necessary eye care for specific medical conditions treated by optometrists. This includes visits to an optometrist that are medically necessary due to trauma, specific medical conditions or an episode of illness.
Seniors 65+
Optometry Services
- Eligible for one oculo-visual assessment (complete routine senior eye exam) and one diagnostic procedure per benefit year (July 1 to June 30)
- All Albertans are covered for medically necessary eye care for specific medical conditions treated by optometrists. This includes visits to an optometrist that are medically necessary due to trauma, specific medical conditions or an episode of illness.
Adults 19-64
Optometry Services
- Comprehensive eye exams are not covered by AHCIP. Learn more about what an eye exam costs in Edmonton.
- All Albertans are covered for medically necessary eye care for specific medical conditions treated by optometrists. This includes visits to an optometrist that are medically necessary due to trauma, specific medical conditions or an episode of illness.
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Importance of Advanced Eye Exam Technologies
Advanced eye exam technologies promote the early detection of eye diseases.
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Eye exams length can vary from location to location.
Adult Eye Exams
Our advanced eye exams consist of 25+ modern tests and digital scans to assess eye health, function, and visual acuity.
Child Eye Exams
Give your child a clear future with an annual eye exam from our experienced Edmonton optometrists.
Senior Eye Exams
Maintain your vision through your golden years with gold standard eye care from the optometrists at our Edmonton eye clinic.
Contact Lens Eye Exams
Our eye exams for contact lens wearers include test and digital scans to assess eye health, function, visual acuity, and lens fit.
Diabetic Eye Exams
Managing diabetes requires regular eye exams to ensure that diabetes is not causing irreversible vision loss.
Dilated Eye Exams
Dilating the eyes enables our Edmonton optometrists to see more of the eye so that you many never see less.
Our Edmonton Eye Exams Are Comprised Of 4 Phases Of Evaluation
1. Eye Exam Pre-Testing
Corneal Thickness | Intraocular Pressures | Visual Field
Pre-testing is a detailed process that gathers all necessary information for the optometrist in advance of the optometrist-administered eye examination. This process involves completing a detailed patient history, as well as a series of standard tests. Pre-testing is an essential part of the comprehensive eye exam process, providing valuable information and visuals for both the optometrist and the patient.
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2. Advanced Diagnostic Testing
Retinal Photography, OCT, Topography
eye-deology Vision Care differentiates itself from other clinics by having the most advanced modern diagnostic specialty testing equipment. Specialty equipment, such as a wide-angle high-resolution retinal imager, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer and corneal topographer, ensures that patients receive the best comprehensive eye care.
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3. Optometrist Examination
Health Assessment & Disease Diagnosis
eye-deology Vision Care Edmonton optometrists perform a multitude of tests and assessments to evaluate ocular health, eye coordination, and visual acuity. In addition, they also evaluate the results of the tests and scans performed during pre-testing. As part of patient education, our optometrists also take the time to show and explain results to patients.
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4. Eye Glass Consult
Prescription | Lens Selection | Digital Fitting
If you require corrective lenses to improve your vision, our licensed opticians will customize their fit to your unique attributes, needs, lifestyle, and budget. Our opticians are happy to provide you with information about the latest eyeglass frame and lens technologies available so you can make informed decisions and begin seeing and looking your best.
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