Eye See...Eye Learn Program

What does this program cover?

The Eye See…Eye Learn™ Program provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed.

Why is this program important?

One in four school-age children has a vision problem. Young children rarely complain of vision problems, because they do not know they have one. They believe what they are seeing is normal.

When children start school, 80 per cent of their learning is through vision. All pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children should have their eyes examined, whether vision concerns exist or not.

Regular eye examinations identify eye health or vision problems. The earlier an eye health or visual problem is identified, the more likely it can be corrected.  

The Eye See…Eye Learn™ program encourages all Island children in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age group to participate.

What does the eye exam include? 

An optometrist will assess:

• Visual acuity
• Lazy eye, crossed eyes
• Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
• Eye coordination, tracking and depth perception
• Color vision
• Overall eye health

Who is eligible?

To be eligible, your child must:

• be enrolled in or eligible to be enrolled in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten program; and
• have a current PEI Health Card.

How to participate in this program?

Step 1:

Call an optometrist to book your child's eye exam appointment. If you need help finding one, view the listing of PEI Optometrists.

Step 2:

Visit an optometrist for the eye exam. Bring your child's PEI Health card to the appointment.

Step 3:

Insurance Information

If you have private insurance, bring your insurance card to the appointment. The costs will be billed to your insurance provider first. Any remaining amount will be covered by Health PEI. You may have to pay up front and be reimbursed based on your insurance policy. The optometry Clinic staff will guide you through this process. 

If you don’t have private health insurance with vision coverage; Health PEI will cover the full cost of the eye exam.  

Glasses Information

Should your child need glasses, your child will receive a free pair through the Eye See…Eye Learn™ program, sponsored by Bo-Optik, VisionTech Labs PEI and the Prince Edward Island Association of Optometrists (PEIAO). Glasses for the Eye See…Eye Learn program are available from the following Eye See... Eye Learn optometry clinics.

Submitting Expenses

To submit an invoice to Health PEI for reimbursement for an eye exam e.g. co-pay:

• Claims must be submitted within 90 days of the eye exam being provided.
• Complete the online reimbursement form and include any private insurance documentation and your invoice.
• Please allow 4-6 weeks for reimbursement.

Optometry offices only:

• Complete the online reimbursement form for Optometrists and include any requested documentation.

How do I contact the Eye See… Eye Learn™ Program?

Vision Care Programs
199 Grafton Street
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 1L2

Telephone: (902) 213-2970
Email: visioncare@ihis.org