Prices

Insurance Coverage and Payment Information

Many insurance providers offer coverage for all or part of the cost of eye exams for each family member. However, we recommend reviewing your specific insurance policy and status to confirm the details of your coverage for yourself and anyone else listed on your plan. We can direct bill a large majority of plans but cannot pre-determine most.

Alberta Health Coverage

Routine eye exams for individuals under the age of 19 and those 65 and older, with a valid Alberta Health Care card, are primarily covered by Alberta Health. However, due to significant funding cuts by Alberta Health in February 2025, these patients should expect a $40 flat fee billed to private insurance or out of pocket per visit.

Medically Necessary Visits

Visits for medically necessary reasons, such as eye infections or sudden vision changes, are also mostly covered by Alberta Health for patients of all ages, though the $40 flat fee will still apply.

Private Insurance and Out-of-Pocket Costs

Routine eye exams for individuals ages 19-64 are not covered by Alberta Health. However, many private or employer-sponsored health insurance plans may cover all or part of these services. For your convenience, our office can directly bill most third-party insurance providers.

Eye Exam Cost

Adult Full Exam (Ages 19-64)

$150

Includes Optos widefield retinal scan and photo, comprehensive ocular health assessment, prescription for glasses and medically indicated dilation, optical coherence tomography and visual field testing at no additional charge (with valid Alberta Health). Contact lens fitting at no charge separately with Costco Optical

Seniors Full Exam (Ages 65+)

$40 with Alberta Health

Child Full Exam (Ages 5-18)

$40 with Alberta Health

Child Full Exam (Ages 0-4)

$0 with Alberta Health

Includes retinal photo, comprehensive ocular health assessment, prescription for glasses and medically indicated dilation, optical coherence tomography and visual field testing at no additional charge (with valid Alberta Health). Contact lens fitting at no charge separately with Costco Optical

Medical Only Exam (All Ages)

$40 with Alberta Health

Problem specific exam only (ie. red eyes, infection, pain, sudden vision changes) Excludes prescription for glasses/contacts ->choose full exam for that.

Adult Glasses Rx Recheck

$0 if within 3 months
$75 if 3-12 months after Full Exam
$150 after 1 year

Please only book this if you have been to our clinic within the last 12 months. All new patients or if last full has been longer than a year-book full exam

Child/Senior Glasses Rx Recheck

$0 if within 3 months $40 if 3-12 months after Full Exam

Recommended Exam Frequency

Early Detection

Eye exams are crucial for the early detection of eye diseases and the maintenance of overall eye health. In addition, routine exams can identify systemic conditions that may otherwise go unnoticed

Kids and Seniors Ages 0-18 and 65+

Annually, as eye changes are more frequent during these stages of life.

We recommend scheduling your baby’s first eye exam at 6 months of age to rule out serious vision-threatening conditions, such as congenital cataracts or retinoblastoma.

Diabetics, High Myopes (-6 and over), Contact Lens Wearers

(and those with Existing Eye Disease Risks)

Annually, or as advised by your optometrist due to higher risk of complications

Healthy Adults Ages 19-64

Every 2 years.

Glaucoma Risk Patients or with Macular Disease

Every 6-12 months or sooner if advised by your optometrist.