Avalon Eye Care in Vaughan is a proud participant in the Eye See…Eye Learn® program — a provincially funded initiative that provides a free pair of glasses to Junior Kindergarten students who need them, along with a comprehensive OHIP-covered eye exam.
80% of learning is visual. Yet studies show that 1 in 4 school-aged children has a vision problem that can impact their ability to learn, read, and develop. Many children don't know their vision is different from their classmates' — they simply struggle in silence.
Any child currently enrolled in Junior Kindergarten (JK) in Ontario who:
Children who do not require glasses still receive a fully OHIP-covered eye exam — the free glasses component applies only to children with a prescription.
Children with undetected vision problems are often mislabeled as having attention issues, learning disabilities, or behavioural problems. Treating the underlying vision issue can transform a child's academic performance.
Young children have no reference point for what 'normal' vision looks like. They assume everyone sees the way they do — making self-reporting unreliable and professional eye exams essential.
Simply call Avalon Eye Care in Vaughan at 905-856-3937 or book online and let us know your child is in JK. Bring your child's Ontario Health Card. The eye exam is covered by OHIP. If glasses are required, we will process the free frame and lens benefit through the Eye See…Eye Learn program on your behalf.
For more information, visit eyeseeyelearn.ca.
Eye See Eye Learn (ESEL) is an Ontario provincial program that provides a free comprehensive eye exam (OHIP-covered) and one free pair of glasses to children in Junior Kindergarten who require a prescription. Avalon Eye Care in Vaughan is a registered ESEL provider.
No — any JK child qualifies for the free OHIP eye exam regardless of whether they need glasses. The free glasses benefit applies only to children who are found to need a prescription following their exam.
Call Avalon Eye Care at 905-856-3937 or book online. Simply mention that your child is in Junior Kindergarten and wants to use the Eye See Eye Learn program. Bring your child's Ontario Health Card to the appointment.
Ideally before the school year starts so any vision issues can be addressed before they begin affecting learning. The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends a child's first eye exam at 6 months, then at age 2-3, and every year from age 4 onwards.
Vaughan & Woodbridge. OHIP & direct insurance billing.
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Woodbridge (Vaughan), ON L4L 7K4
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