Find Out More about Our Eye Care in Markham

What's Involved?

A comprehensive eye examination is defined under the Ontario Health Insurance Act to include:

  • Relevant case history (medical, ocular medical and family history)
  • Examination of visual acuity (what you see with and/or without glasses)
  • Measurements of ocular motility (tests of binocular function)
  • Refraction and the provision of a written prescription if indicated
  • Slit lamp (Biomicroscope) examination of the anterior segment (front structures of the eye)
  • Ophthalmoscopy (to assess the health of the inside of the eye) by one of direct, binocular or monocular indirect ophthalmoscope or non-contact fundus lens

And if required, any or all of the following:


  • Tonometry (to measure intraocular eye pressure) 
  • Visual field assessment (a measure of peripheral vision)
  • Dilated fundus examination (through dilated pupils) 


Retinal Photography and OCT

Digital Retinal Imaging, also known as Retinal Photography, is a non-invasive diagnostic tool used to assist in the detection of eye disease. Optical Coherance Tomograpy (OCT) is an imaging technique that generates a cross-sectional image of the retina and optic nerve.



Retinal photography and OCT are quickly becoming the standard of care in the assessment of ocular health. The information provided by these tests is extremely helpful in diagnosing AMD (age related macular degeneration) and other diseases of the macula, glaucoma, and vitreous traction to name just a few.

There are many conditions that affect vision and not all problems can be addressed through the prescribing of spectacles, contact lenses or laser eye surgery. The final prescription is determined by your eye doctor and is based on the results of the full eye examination, which may include referral to other healthcare providers if needed. 

Call us at our Markham clinic for more information on OHIP, and to book an appointment

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