NIHB Handbook - First Nations Health Council

Trial of BifocalsTints and Coatingfor LensesFramesAttempt fulltime use for a three month period, and if unsuccessful, theframes will be used for reading glasses and a separate pair of distanceglasses can be dispensed.Anti-Reflective Coating – in cases where the individual is eligible forHigh Index Lenses.Scratch Resistant Coating – for polycarbonate, high index lenses andchildren’s glasses.Tints – in some cases such as albinism, aniridia, and certain chronicconditions of the anterior segment of the eye causing photophobia.Ultraviolet Protection Filter – in some cases such as aphakia, cataracts,retinal degeneration or dystrophy, or photosensitivity.Replacements can occur once per lifetime of ophthalmic lenses for antireflectivecoating, scratch resistant coating, tints, and ultraviolet protectionfilter on glasses.Will be evaluated on a case by case basis for approval for the following frames.Flex frames (only for those who are neurologically compromised);Frames and unifocal lenses (2 nd set) for those who cannot wear bifocals; oroversized frames.What is not covered/ExclusionsVision care goods and services covered by provincial/territorial health insurance plansAdditional carrying cases for glasses or contact lensesCleaning kitEsthetic productsShampoo (e.g. “no more tears” type shampoo solution)Vision exams required for a job, drivers license, or to engage in sports activityVision exams at the request of a 3 rd party (e.g. completing a report or medicalcertificate)Contact lenses for esthetic purposesContact lens solutionIndustrial safety frames or lenses for sports or professional useSunglasses with no prescriptionProgressive, or trifocal lensesPhotocromic/photocromatic lensesReplacements or repairs as a result of misuse, carelessness, or negligence4