Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
Receive assistance for visual aids when you quality for the Assistive Devices Program. To quality you must be a resident of Ontario, have a valid Ontario health card and have a long-term low vision or blindness in at least one eye that can’t be corrected with surgery, regular glasses or contact lenses. Contact us to learn more.
If you are a Blue Cross Insurance Plan Member, click the link above to access their website and find out more information about your insurance policy.
Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
The Canadian Association of Optometrists is the national voice of optometry, providing leadership and support to its members to enhance the delivery of healthy eyes and clear vision for all Canadians.
Both Dr. Wheildon and Dr. Youn are members of the CAO
This website contains great resources for all of your eye-related questions.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today.
They deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion.
Dr. Wheildon partners with the CNIB in her work with low vision patients.
College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO)
The COO is the regulatory body for Optometry in Ontario. Their mission is to regulate Ontario’s optometry profession in the public interest.
If you are a Greenshield Insurance Plan Member, click the link above to access their website and find out more information about your insurance policy.
Interim Federal Health Benefit (IFHB) Refugee Health
The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) covers certain pre-departure medical services for refugees coming to Canada for resettlement.
This website outlines what types of services are available.
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Indigenous Health
This website provides information on Indigenous Services Canada's Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program vision care benefit.
It outlines the terms and conditions, criteria, guidelines and policies under which the NIHB program's vision care benefit operates.
Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO)
The OAO is the leading professional organization representing over 1,600 optometrists in Ontario for over 100 years.
They are dedicated to helping their members provide the highest standard of eye health and vision care for Ontarians while driving the profession of optometry forward at the government, regulatory and public levels.
They work to increase awareness and understanding of the role that optometrists play in ensuring the health of patients.
Both Dr. Wheildon and Dr. Youn are members of the OAO
This website contains great resources for all of your eye-related questions.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
This website provides information on ODSP program vision care benefits.
It outlines the terms and conditions, criteria, guidelines and policies under which the ODSP program's vision care benefit operates.
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
This website outlines what eyecare services are covered through your Ontario health card.
This website provides information on OW program vision care benefits.
It outlines the terms and conditions, criteria, guidelines and policies under which the OW program's vision care benefit operates.
RWAM Insurance Administrators Inc. (RWAM)
If you are a RWAM Insurance Plan Member, click the link above to access their website and find out more information about your insurance policy.
This link takes you directly to the portal login to submit your vision care claims.
Dr. Wheildon and Dr. Youn typically partner with TLC Waterloo to perform laser surgery procedures.
This website allows you to book a free consultation online.
It also gives you detailed information about the surgeons and your experience with TLC.
This website provides information on VAC program vision care benefits.
It outlines the terms and conditions, criteria, guidelines and policies under which the VAC program's vision care benefit operates.
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario (CNIB)
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario is a health services organization.
They provide training that enables people who are blind or partially sighted to develop or restore key daily living skills, helping enhance their independence, safety and mobility
Their certified specialists work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, providing essential care on a referral basis in homes and communities across Ontario.
Dr. Wheildon partners with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario in her work with low vision patients.