Tel: (604) 732-EYES (3937)
Eye Exam for the entire Family.
EVEN IF YOUR VISION IS 20/20
IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR EYES
EXAMINED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS
Who is covered for an eye exam through the BC care card?
- People 18 years and under.
- People 65 and over are partially covered through BC care card.
Medically required eye examinations continue to be a benefit for all age groups once a year or once every two years depending on the medical condition.
A medical condition may include one of the following:
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Ocular diseases and trauma
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Systemic diseases associated with significant ocular risk – eg. diabetes
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Medications associated with significant ocular risk
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Glaucoma
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Cataract
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Retinal diseases, Macular degeneration, Retinal detachment
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Corneal diseases, Keratoconus, Corneal dystrophy