Eye Exams

Comprehensive Eye Exams for All Ages

Caring for Your Vision at Every Stage of Life

At LivingHope Vision Clinic, we’re committed to protecting and enhancing your vision with thorough, preventive eye care for every member of your family. Whether you're booking your child’s first eye exam or managing vision changes in your senior years, regular comprehensive exams are key to maintaining lifelong eye health.

Why Are Regular Eye Exams Important?

Many eye conditions develop gradually and without early symptoms. A routine exam is often the only way to detect problems before they impact your sight. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve vision, protect overall health, and improve your quality of life.

Our full-scope eye exams include OPTOMAP retinal imaging at every visit, allowing us to capture a detailed, ultra-widefield image of your retina without the need for dilation in most cases. This advanced technology helps us detect early signs of retinal disease, diabetes, hypertension, and more.

Age-Specific Eye Care Guidelines

Infants & Children

Children should have their first eye exam between 6–9 months, again between 2–5 years, and then yearly once they begin school. Eye exams are essential for detecting visual issues that can affect learning and development, many of which are not noticeable to parents or teachers.

Common concerns:

Nearsightedness or farsightedness
Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Eye coordination or tracking issues
Digital eye strain

Children's exams are covered by OHIP annually until age 19.

Adults (Ages 20–64)

Even if you don’t wear glasses, eye exams should be part of your routine health care. Adults should book an eye exam every 1 to 2 years, depending on risk factors such as screen time, contact lens use, medical conditions, or family history of eye disease.

Regular exams can help detect:

Early glaucoma or macular degeneration
Dry eye and digital strain
Hypertension or diabetes related eye changes
Refractive changes affecting your daily vision

Adults with eligible medical conditions are eligible for 1 exam annually.

Seniors (65+)

As we age, the risk of vision loss increases. Seniors should have annual eye exams to monitor for conditions such as:

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Diabetic retinopathy

Early intervention can help preserve your independence and improve quality of life.

Seniors aged 65+ are eligible for OHIP-covered exams every 18 months, or annually with eligible medical conditions.

For details on OHIP eligibility, click here for more information.

What to Expect at Your Exam

During your visit, our optometrist will review:

Your current symptoms and visual concerns
Medical history and medications
Family history of eye disease
Your lifestyle, work environment, and screen use

We’ll perform a series of tests to evaluate your:

Visual acuity and prescription
Eye coordination and focusing ability
Internal and external eye health
Retinal condition (with OPTOMAP imaging)

You’ll receive personalized recommendations, whether you need new glasses or contacts, dry eye treatment, or further medical care.

Your Vision, Our Priority

Whether you're managing a chronic condition or just due for your next check-up, our team is here to provide compassionate, expert care using the latest in diagnostic technology.

📅 Book your comprehensive eye exam today.
Let us help you protect the gift of sight, now and for years to come.