Eye exams for children and teens under 20 are fully covered by OHIP at no cost to families. Dr. J.C. Mungar provides gentle, child-friendly eye examinations in Oakville for infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Because early detection of vision problems is one of the most important things you can do for your child’s success.
Roughly 1 in 4 children has a vision problem significant enough to affect their learning and development. Because children have never experienced clear vision, many don’t know to complain — they simply adapt and struggle in silence. A child who squints at the board, avoids reading, or loses concentration quickly might not need more tutoring. They might need glasses.
An eye exam is the only reliable way to detect vision problems in children. At Dr. Mungar’s Oakville clinic, we use techniques specially designed for younger patients — including pre-verbal children — so every child can receive a thorough exam regardless of age or reading ability.
The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends the following schedule:
In between exams, watch for these warning signs:
Children under 20 are entitled to one comprehensive eye exam per year at no cost under OHIP. We direct-bill OHIP directly — no out-of-pocket expense for covered visits. Just bring your child’s health card.
Dr. Mungar uses age-appropriate testing methods — picture charts, matching games, and other techniques — that allow accurate results from patients who are too young to read a standard letter chart. We take our time and move at the child’s pace.
Located at 135 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville, our clinic is conveniently accessible for families throughout Oakville, Bronte Village, and South Mississauga. New patients are always welcome.
We recommend a baby’s first eye exam at 6 months of age. Dr. Mungar can assess eye alignment, eye movement, and structural issues even in pre-verbal infants using specialized pediatric techniques. Early detection of conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) or amblyopia (lazy eye) leads to significantly better outcomes when treatment starts early.
Yes. Ontario’s Health Insurance Plan covers one comprehensive eye exam per year for all patients aged 0 to 19 at no cost. Bring your child’s health card to the appointment. There is no co-payment or billing to parents for a covered exam.
We use pre-literacy testing techniques including picture optotype charts (children identify pictures rather than letters), preferential looking tests for infants, and retinoscopy — a technique that allows Dr. Mungar to measure a child’s prescription without any verbal response. Every child can be examined regardless of age or reading ability.
Yes. School screenings test distance vision only — they miss near vision difficulties, focusing issues, eye teaming problems, and colour vision deficiency. A comprehensive exam with Dr. Mungar tests all of these areas and is the only way to get a complete picture of your child’s visual health.
Give your child every advantage in school and in life. A quick, friendly eye exam with Dr. Mungar can identify and correct vision problems that may be holding them back — at no cost to your family under OHIP.
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Monday August 3 through Friday August 7
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