Eye Exam Insurance & Direct Billing in Edmonton You bring the card, we take care of everything else

Yes, absolutely! As long as you have a valid prescription, we’d love to help you pick out the perfect pair — whether that’s everyday glasses, prescription sunglasses, or both. We’ll bill your insurance directly so you don’t have to deal with any paperwork. If you don’t have a current prescription, no problem — just book an eye exam with us first and we’ll get you sorted.

Great question — but this one’s best answered by your insurance company directly. Every plan is different, and for privacy reasons, we’re not able to look up or share your coverage details over the phone. We’d recommend giving your insurance provider a quick call or downloading their app — most companies make it really easy to check your remaining benefits online. Once you know what’s covered, book your appointment and we’ll take care of the rest when you’re here.

Absolutely. We direct bill over 30 insurance providers right from our clinic in south Edmonton. When you come in, just hand us your insurance card and we’ll submit the claim for you in real time — usually before you’ve even picked out your frames. No paperwork to take home, no receipts to mail in, no waiting weeks for a cheque. You just pay your co-pay (if there is one) and you’re done.

It means we send the claim to your insurance company for you — right from our clinic, while you’re still here. You don’t have to pay the full amount and wait to get reimbursed. You don’t have to fill out forms or mail anything in. We handle all of that. You just pay your co-pay (if there is one) and walk out. That’s it.

It does. Alberta Health Care covers a full eye exam once a year for children under 19 and seniors 65 and older. If you have diabetes, your eye exam is covered too, regardless of your age. No referral needed — just book online and come in. For adults 19–64 without a covered condition, a comprehensive eye exam at Charm Optical is $99, and most private insurance plans cover it fully.

Nope. Just bring your insurance card or benefits card — that’s all we need. We’ll look everything up from there. No need to call your insurance ahead of time or dig through emails for your policy details. If you forget your card, we can sometimes look you up by name, but it’s easiest if you have it with you.

Give us a call at (780) 490-0090 and we’ll let you know right away. We work with most major providers, but there are a few we don’t cover — so it’s always best to check with us before your visit.

It depends on your plan, but in many cases, no. If your insurance covers the full cost of your eye exam, glasses, or contacts, you walk out paying nothing. If there’s a co-pay or a portion that isn’t covered, we’ll let you know the amount upfront — no surprises at checkout. We accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, and Amex for any remaining balance.

It’s the same as any other appointment — just book online or call us at (780) 490-0090. Bring your AISH or Alberta Works card to your visit and there’s nothing to pay. We bill the government program directly, so your eye exam and basic eyewear are fully covered.

At Charm Optical, a comprehensive eye exam is $99 for adults. If you have insurance, most plans cover this in full. Kids under 19 and seniors 65+ are covered by Alberta Health at no cost. Even without insurance, $99 gets you a thorough exam with a licensed optometrist — including digital retinal imaging. Book your appointment here.