Get ready for crystal-clear vision with Alberta Health Care! If you’re 18 or younger, or 65 and older, you’re in for a treat: you’re entitled to one full eye exam each year, ABSOLUTELY FREE! And if you need more exams or treatments, don’t worry—Alberta Health Care has your back, covering additional care based on your unique medical needs.

But that’s not all! If you’re facing urgent or medically necessary eye issues (at any age), Alberta Health Care is there for you. Our skilled optometrists are equipped with top-notch tools and expertise to not only diagnose and treat but also refer you to specialists if needed. Your eye health is in great hands!

EYE SEE.. EYE LEARN Alberta

Did you know we are a proud partner with the EYE SEE.. EYE LEARN program through Alberta Association of Optometrists?!

Parents! If you live in Alberta and have a child in kindergarten, they are eligible for a free pair of prescription glasses if required!

Did you know?

  • 80% of learning is visual
  • One in four school-aged children struggle with vision problems
  • Children with vision problems are often misdiagnosed as having learning or
    behavioral disabilities.
  • The earlier an eye health or visual problem is identified, the more likely it can be
    corrected.
  • Children often don’t know they have a vision problem, as they believe what they
    are seeing is normal.

Child eye exams are fully covered annually by AHC and we can catch a variety of concerns, such as:

  • Visual acuity (how well they can see)
  • Lazy eye, crossed eyes
  • Nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism
  • Color vision
  • Eye coordination
  • Eye health
  • Overall health, lifestyle

Routine eye exams including contact lens fittings are uninsured services for ages 19-64.

You may be eligible for coverage of these services under your personal or employer health care plan. The following is a list of insurance plans we accept

Direct Billing Insurance Plans

  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • NHIB
  • Green Shield
  • Sunlife
  • TELUS Health
  • Beneva Inc
  • Canada Life
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Cinup
  • Claimsecure
  • Coughlin & Associates
  • Cowan
  • D.A Townley
  • Desjardins
  • Equitable Life
  • First Canadian
  • GMS Carrier 49
  • GMS Carrier 50
  • Group Health
  • Group Secure
  • Industrial Alliance
  • Johnson Inc
  • Johnston Group Inc
  • Manion
  • Manulife Financial
  • Maximum Benefit
  • MDM Insurance Services Inc
  • People Corporation
  • RWAM Insurance Administrators
  • Simply Benefits
  • TELUS AdjudiCare
  • Union Benefits
  • UV Insurance

Please be advised we can not guarantee that direct-billing is always available despite having your insurance listed above as this is specific to your individual plan details.