An Update: Our New Normal

From all of us at MVC, WVT and OVT, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support. This has been an exceptionally challenging time for health care and our small businesses. Over the past several weeks, we prepared our clinic in order to re-open for routine care. We have missed you and we are thrilled that…

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COVID-19 Phase 1 Changes

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Hello again! As of today, we are making small changes with hopes to re-open for normal business to everyone soon! You may have noticed online that we are now taking appointments for purchasing non-prescription sunglasses. As much as we would love to serve everyone for all their eye care needs right now, we are still adhering to strict guidelines by both the Optometrist and Optician Colleges…

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10 Fast Facts about Laser Eye Surgery

Are you wondering: Am I a candidate for laser eye surgery? Is it worth it? Read on for 10 fast facts about laser eye surgery and find out which celebrity recently had corrective eye surgery!  10. You are awake during laser eye surgery and it takes less than 10 minutes per eye to perform the procedure!  9.…

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Students Add Status to MVC!

At Merivale Vision Care we pride ourselves on having a team that keeps up with the most current information, technology, and practices relevant to our field of eye care. Education is definitely one of our core values here. When you visit Merivale Vision Care you can be sure you are working with either someone who…

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Superflex Frames for Super Cool Kids

I’m going to let you in on a little secret we have here at Merivale Vision Care. Lean in parents and caregivers, this one is for you! We have an amazing and extensive collection of awesome frames for super cool kids at a great price! Our Superflex Kids collection offers a huge variety of styles…

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Can You Keep A Secret?

So you want to hear a little secret? You came to the right place!     We are opening a second location in Wellington West! We absolutely love providing excellent vision and service to our family at Merivale Vision Care, but we want to reach out even further in Ottawa. This location will have the same awesome…

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The Only Approved Rugby Goggles for Play!

Can you believe that until now, rugby goggles were not allowed to be worn in contact games? The Italian company, Raleri, was commissioned by the Intentional Rugby Board to create these special goggles for these players. The goggles have undergone rigorous testing and are the only sportswear that are approved to pose no additional risk to…

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Super Shades for Super Kids

Eye exams and glasses are usually top of mind for parents and caregivers when it comes to children’s ocular health, but it’s still important to remember sunglasses for kids too! Here at Merivale Vision Care, we offer a great array of sunwear for children, from new babies up to big kids, in about 39475 fun…

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Diabetes Changed My Vision!

Fact or fiction – your vision can change from uncontrolled diabetes? Fact! Well, what does diabetes have to do with my eyes anyway? Let us tell you a little story.    Once upon a time, there was a lovely man named Bob. Bob never needed glasses to drive because he could see the distance nice and clear.…

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Welcome to your MVC Eye Exam Experience!

  For today’s blog we want to walk you through what to expect at your next eye exam. Visitors often tell us that our clinic is larger than they thought it would be. And you’re right! We do have a lot going in our space and each of these areas has a special role in…

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