Good vision supports everyday activities, reduces fall risk, and helps ensure safe driving. Even if you don’t wear glasses, regular eye exams are important – many conditions like glaucoma progress quietly, and exams can also reveal early signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health concerns.
1. Eye Exam Coverage
How Coverage Works
- Under age 20 and age 65+: Most provinces cover routine eye exams. asrTrust does not provide coverage for these age groups.
- Age 20–64: Most provinces do not cover routine eye exams. Your asrTrust plan covers up to $140 every 24 months.
Coverage by Age
| Under Age 20 | Most provinces fund routine eye exams for children and youth.If your province does not cover a routine eye exam for someone under 20, you are responsible for the cost of the exam. |
| Age 20–64 | asrTrust covers one routine eye exam every 24 months, up to $140, |
| Age 65+ | Most provinces fund routine eye exams. If your province does not cover eye exams, you are responsible for the cost of your eye exam. Your asrTrust plan does not cover the cost of eye exams for members aged 65+. |
Tip: If you’re not sure what your province covers, ask your eye care provider before you book.
2. Choosing a Vision Provider
You may receive eye exams from licensed:
- Optometrists
- Ophthalmologists
Tip: Prices vary—request a quote before booking.
3. Making the Most of Your Benefits
- Your eye exam coverage resets 24 months after your first eye exam claim. If you reach the maximum before then, coverage becomes available again once the full 24 months have passed. You may want to schedule your next eye exam around the same time your prescription lenses/frames benefit resets to make the most of both benefits.
- Review your plan booklet or asrTrust.com for specific coverage amounts
4. Need Support? Use the Greenshield website or mobile app to check your coverage or call GreenShield at: 1‑877‑266‑5494
Edited: May 25, 2026
