Vision Health

Vision problems can affect your child’s ability to learn at school, and to participate in activities. Many eye health problems can be treated if they are caught early.  

Eye exams 

Your child should have a complete eye exam done by an optometrist (eye doctor) every year. Annual eye exams are free for children (with a health card) until they turn 20 years old. To find an eye doctor, visit: www.findaneyedoctor.ca.  

Financial assistance for eyeglasses 

Optometrists participating in the Eye See ... Eye Learn program provide one free pair of eyeglasses to children in kindergarten who need them.