Free eye exams with OHIP is a free service run by the Ministry of Health for people 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. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.
You likely qualify if: 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.
We last read this on October 5, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
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.
Who qualifies
People 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.
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