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Eye Health Exams:
Testing more than just
your vision
Important Notice!
As of November 16, 2001 British Columbia's Medical Services Plan (MSP) no longer provides coverage for routine eye exams for those 19 - 64 years of age.
Medical Services Plan provides coverage for the following:
Under 19 years of age (1 full eye examination annually).
Over 65 years of age (1 full eye examination annually).
Those diagnosed with cataracts, glaucoma, or other disease affecting vision or eye health.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension or are consuming medications that may affect your vision you should consult with your family physician to determine if you are eligible for eye exam coverage through MSP.
For more information please contact our office at 604-852-0050 or info@ellwoodeyeclinic.com.
Ellwood Eye Clinic Fee Schedule
for services not covered by MSP:
|
Service |
Fee |
|
Full Eye Examination - Includes dilated fundus exam and/or cycloplegia when necessary. |
$65.00 |
|
Minor Exam |
$45.00 |
|
Contact Lens Evaluation, fitting & training: Spherical Soft Contact Lenses Toric Soft or Bi-Focal Contacts RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses) |
$35.00 $50.00 $50.00 |
|
Motor Vehicle or Occupational Forms |
$25.00 |
For other services please contact Ellwood Eye Clinic at 604-852-0050 or email info@ellwoodeyeclinic.com
Why have regular Eye Health Examinations?
The need
for regular eye examinations has been recognized for many years. Vision and
ocular health conditions are not always accompanied by recognizable symptoms,
and there is often an increased risk to the patient if timely treatment is
not initiated.
After initial examination, your optometrist will schedule regular checkups
for you at a frequency that meets YOUR particular eye care needs.
Many factors will influence the frequency of your eye examination,
and the optometrist will weigh these factors in deciding when you should be
seen again. However, general guidelines have been established which can assist
you in determining the need for follow-up examination.
" Patients in each age group may be classified as being at low risk or
high risk for ocular or vision problems. The minimum recommended frequency
of examination for those at low risk is as follows:
