Re: Diabetes and Eye Exams

January 27th, 2010 by Dr Carol Doman

Jeff (in Ontario) wrote:
I was diagnosed with Diabetes 5 months ago. I have noticed my eyes doing weird things. I have been outa work for 17 months and I have no income whatsoever. How much will a trip to the optometrist cost?

ANSWER

Jeff,
In certain provinces people with diabetes are covered under provincial health care for annual eye exams.  Ontario is one of these provinces, so you would not have to pay to have an eye exam.  I would highly recommend that you do have annual eye exams now that you have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Dr. Doman

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