Free eye exams with OHIP

OHIP pays for eye exams for some people in Ontario. Children and youth 19 and under get 1 major eye exam every 12 months, and adults 65 and over get 1 major eye exam every 18 months plus 2 follow-up visits. Adults 20 to 64 with certain medical conditions are also covered. Glasses and contact lenses are not covered by OHIP.

Program in Ontario-wide. Health & care

Who qualifies:

Age 19 and under: 1 major exam every 12 months
Age 65 and over: 1 major exam every 18 months
Age 20 to 64: only with an eligible condition
Glasses and contacts are not covered

What you need to apply:

Your Ontario health card (OHIP)

We last read this on 5 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.

How to reach them

Apply on their website.
Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is ontario.ca/page/what-ohip-covers.

Good to know

For whomPeople in Ontario with OHIP who are 19 and under, 65 and over, or 20 to 64 with an eligible eye or health condition such as diabetes, glaucoma or cataracts. People on ODSP or Ontario Works may get extra coverage.
CostFree
Their stepsCheck that you are in one of the covered groups. Book an eye exam with an eye doctor. Bring your OHIP health card to the visit.

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