- Alberta Health partial coverage is available towards one eye exam per year for all children until they turn 19.*
- Eye See…Eye Learn™ supplements that coverage by providing free eyeglasses to kindergarten children who require a prescription.
- The program is administered by the Alberta Association of Optometrists. Children’s eye exams are partially funded by Alberta Health, and the free eyeglasses, lenses and cases are provided by our partners.
- To book an appointment, select a participating Eye See…Eye Learn™ optometrist, then enter your postal code to find an optometrist close to you. Book an appointment.
*Optometrists can charge for insured services that the optometrist deems exceeds the AHCIP benefit and Albertans are responsible for additional costs incurred at the time of treatment. Practitioners are required to discuss fees with their patients before providing the service.
Find an Eye See…Eye Learn™ Optometrist
Contact us for more information about Eye See…Eye Learn™ and children’s vision and eye health at alberta.association@optometrists.ab.ca.