Is Eyelid Surgery covered by OHIP?

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What medical conditions need to be present to have Eyelid Surgery covered by insurance in Ontario, Canada?

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about eyelid surgery.Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty is very rarely covered by insurance or medicare in the USA.I'm not sure about Canada.To be sure, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons, occuloplastic surgeons or facial ENT surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.I hope this helps.

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible for eyelid surgeries to be covered by insurance companies, however, it is dependent on the severity of your condition. There are various types of eyelid surgeries and insurance coverage will be determined by your specific condition. For example, you may be a candidate for an upper-lid blepharoplasty but certain criteria needs to be met in order for it to be covered. This criteria can be further evaluated and explained by your surgeon. Many insurance companies are using medicare guidelines and are very specific in what they will cover. Be sure to consult with a board certified oculofacial plastic surgeon in order to ensure desired results. An oculofacial plastic surgeon has extensive training around the eyes and face, many are even double board certified as an opthalmologist.

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