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February Favourites
I get the sense that we are feeling buried in winter these days, literally (six foot snow banks), and figuratively (will it ever be spring???). Let’s bust out of the rut and refresh! Change up our eyewear and pretend it’s already summer by wearing our sunglasses ALL THE TIME. Seriously though, needing some eye-spiration? Keep…
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Eyes on Heart Month
One of the coolest things about the human body is its complexity, and how different parts of our body are more directly connected to each other than ever thought before. Think about your eyes and your heart. At first glance, not two (or rather three!) organs you’d think would be closely related. However, your…
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Sustainability is So Hot Right Now: Recycling Frames and Contacts Packaging
Hating on plastic is so hot right now. But aside from sustainability being on trend, there actually is a reason why scientists and governments worldwide are finally starting to make moves in eradicating plastic from our daily lives. You’ve likely heard the seriously scary statistics about plastic – how approximately 8 million metric tonnes of…
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Dry Eye in the Winter
There’s nothing more enjoyable then sitting in your car waiting for it to defrost in –30 C weather with the heat blasting in your face. Am I right? Your eyes start to burn and feel like fire. You park your car and everything takes a drastic turn because your eyes start weeping once you step foot outside…
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Winter Savings!
Happy new year! We are coming in hot this winter season with an amazing promotion to get you through the winter blues. Read on to find out how you can treat your eyes better this year! Now that the holiday season has come to an end, it’s officially time to get back to the daily grind. (Boo!) That…
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Best of Merivale Vision Care in 2018
Nothing says the end of the year like a roundup post. Our 2018 has been full of fun changes, accomplishments, and great events, so we thought this type of post was a fun way to look back on a great year. And while a lot of our achievements this past year have been thanks to…
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Hello End of Year Promotions!
With the end of the year creeping up on us it’s time to finish our to-do’s from 2018. Have you been meaning to change your glasses or pick up a pair of sunglasses for your holiday travels? We have a pretty awesome end of the year promo that will help check off your final to-dos when it comes to eyewear! …
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Holiday Gift Guide Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of our Holiday Gift Guide! We’ve got a couple more ideas for your festive shopping adventures from our store and other local small businesses! If you’re tired of toys and onesies for the wee ones in your life then how about picking up something functional and fabulous? At MVC we have Babiators!…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2018 Part 1
We’ve been teaming up with some of our best pals in Ottawa to help you with your holiday shopping! Keep reading for Part 1 of our fave picks for this holiday season from small local businesses in Ottawa! At MVC we are always on the lookout for the best and coolest products! Need some ideas…
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Don’t Ignore Your Sunnies This Winter!
Are you one of those people who puts away their sunnies once there’s snow on the ground? Don’t be! Our eyes need even more protection during the winter months because of the bright reflection of the UV rays off the snow. Also – we like to think that wearing sunglasses can easily trick our…
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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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We Had A Party! Trunk Show Recap
We threw a party last week for all of our wonderful clients! Twice a year, we host a trunk show with some of our favourite brands so that our clients can get spoiled with full collections of specialty eyewear at their fingertips. This season, we introduced some amazing Montreal based brands into the mix;…
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Children's Vision Month
October is Children’s Vision Month! At MVC we love seeing your kiddos for their eye exams! When it comes to kids eye health, there are lots of facts out there on how important eye exams really are. Here are a few key ones: 80% of children’s learning is visual 60% of children with literacy challenges…
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Kanye & Contacts Love Lockdown
It’s finally October! Have you been waiting all year to wear that sparkly jacket then realized, I don’t have blue contacts for my Kanye costume?? Well, look no further because we are here to help you make sure you follow the correct steps to achieve that fierce look. Step 1: Plan ahead. Costume…
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2018 Fall Trunk Show!
It’s that time of the year again! Time for MVC’s annual Fall Trunk Show! This year we couldn’t be more excited to feature exclusive brands that we’ve already fallen in love with. So read on for what to expect this October 22nd and 23rd. Yes, you read that right! This trunk show is going to…
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How to Transition Your Summer Sunnies to Fall
There is nothing like the fresh start of September. It almost feels more like the beginning of a new year than January 1. Kids go back to school, productivity is heavy in the air and everyone is ready to give a final push to the end of the year. And the fashion? Well. We…
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How Do Concussions Affect the Eyes?
Concussions are on the rise and with new statistics that are being collected and studied, we as optometrists have more questions to answer. One very important question is: How do concussions affect the eyes? Basics about concussions First let’s talk basics of a concussion. What are they exactly? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury…
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Blue Light Filters
Let’s talk about technology and what blue light can do to our eyes. It’s time to get ready for school and we have an exclusive, limited time offer at MVC for students. Read on to find out more! Remember those days when you would wake up early in the morning to watch your Saturday morning cartoons?…
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Scleral Contact Lenses: The Basics
Here at Merivale Vision Care, we pride ourselves on providing our patients with the best vision possible. We offer many speciality vision solutions. Certain people will benefit from aids such as magnifiers, while others require personalized glasses solutions such as prisms. In some cases, speciality contact lenses, such as scleral contacts, will be the solution.…
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5 Frames That Will Instantly Improve Your Instagram Feed
In our world where Instagram and Snapchat act like a personal highlight reel or visual journal, everybody can be a celebrity. Whether your account is personal or professional, a gorgeous feed and beautiful pictures within it is #goals. Maybe your feed consists mostly of your newborn baby or the occasional artisanal coffee, or maybe you’re…
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February 20th – Family day
April 7th – Good Friday
April 8th – Easter weekend
April 10th – Easter Monday
May 20th – Victoria Day Weekend
May 22nd – Victoria Day
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July 3rd – Canada Day weekend
August 5th Civic weekend
August 7th – Civic Holiday
September 2nd – Labor Day weekend
September 4th – Labor Day
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October 9th – Thanksgiving
December 23rd – Christmas weekend
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 26th – Boxing Day
December 30th New Year’s weekend
January 1st – New Year’s Day
Merivale
8A-1547 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON K2G4V3
T: (613) 226-8446
F: (613) 226-1831
E: info@merivalevisioncare.com
New patients welcome!
Holiday Closures
February 15th – 17th – Moving MVC
February 20th – Family day
April 7th – Good Friday
May 22nd – Victoria day
July 3rd – Canada Day weekend
August 7th – Civic Holiday
September 4th – Labor Day
October 9th – Thanksgiving Monday
October 19th after 1 pm – closed for NTE event in Toronto
October 20th – closed for NTE event in Toronto
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 26th – Boxing Day
January 1st 2024 – New Year’s Day