Frequently Asked Questions

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We recommend routine eye exams starting at the age of 6 months old and every 1-2 years after that.  A routine eye exam can detect not only eye diseases but also other diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. 

 You should bring your BC Health Services Card and any third party insurance information to your eye exam. If you currently wear any prescription lenses, bring your eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. You should also bring a list of any medications you may be taking. Last you should bring a list of any and all questions you may have. 

 Nearly anyone who needs vision correction can wear contact lenses. Contact lenses can provide vision correction for people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia or a combination of these. Finding the perfect lens for you depends on your lifestyle and needs. Schedule an eye exam to talk with your optometrist about whether contact lenses would best suit your needs. 

Yes*! We direct bill most major insurance providers including:

• Pacific Blue Cross
• Blue Cross Medavie
• Blue Cross Alberta
• Chamber Of Commerce
• Cowan Insurance Group
• Desjardins
• Equitable Life Of Canada
• Johnston Group
• Green Shield Canada
• iA Financial Group
• Maximum Benefit
• Sun Life Financial
• First Canadian
• Canada Life
• Group Health Benefit Solutions
• Group Source
• Manion
• Manulife
• Claimsecure

* Direct billing is offered, but it is the patient's responsibility to understand your benefit coverage and pay any amount not covered at the time of your appointment.