FEES AND COVERAGE
Cataract surgery itself is covered by OHIP as is a standard lens implant. The standard implant corrects for distance only and you may still need glasses after surgery.
You may choose a premium lens implant if your aim is to further improve your vision, reduce or eliminate your need for glasses or upgrade to the current lens technologies. Premium implants can correct for near, intermediate and far vision, as well as, correct astigmatism. Not all patients are candidates for all lens options. You can discuss your options with your ophthalmologist at your next visit.
Fees for diagnostic tools are the responsibility of the patient. If you have private health insurance, you may submit your receipt for review; some providers may reimburse a portion or all of your claim depending on the level of coverage you have. They may also cover all or a portion of premium lens implants as part of provisions for vision care. We do not handle private insurance claims.
We inform all patients of the fees for diagnostic testing and the cost of premium lens (if you would like to opt for further vision correction during cataract surgery) at the time of your booking request.
Diagnostic testing must be completed prior to cataract surgery. Cataract surgery cannot be completed unless we have measurements for you eyes on file. The measurements allow your surgeon to select the correct lens implant for you. This applies for both standard (i.e. OHIP covered) and premium lenses.
Premium lenses are an additional cost.