Blog - Part 4

Is Vision Therapy Covered by OHIP?

Posted on July 26, 2022 (July 26, 2022) by Dr. Shaina Nensi, OD, FCOVD

Young smiling girls in a chair at the optometrist's office as she uses an occluder.

Vision therapy is one type of occupational therapy that help improve visual skills. Vision therapy retrains your brain to process visual information from the environment and your eyes to work together more efficiently to see clearly. Based on your diagnosis, your optometrist can tailor a fully personalized treatment program using different techniques to improve your […]

Can Ontario Optometrists Prescribe Contact Lens Prescriptions?

Posted on July 26, 2022 (July 26, 2022) by Dr. Shaina Nensi, OD, FCOVD

A smiling young woman holds a contact lens on her left index finger.

Are Ontario Optometrists Able to Prescribe Contact Lens Prescriptions? Contact lenses offer a different look and, with the advancements in contact lens technology, are a more viable alternative to glasses than ever. Your contact lens journey begins with a comprehensive exam with your optometrist to determine your prescription. But can your Ontario optometrist determine your […]