Children's Eye Exams & Glasses
_____ Did you know that nearly 25% of school-age children have vision problems?
Despite the fact that yearly eye exams are covered by OHIP for children up to 20 years old, many preschool and school age children are not receiving adequate professional eye and vision care.
The earlier a vision problem is diagnosed and treated, the less negative impact it will have on a child’s development. Undetected and untreated vision problems can interfere with a child’s learning, participation in sports and other childhood activities.

_____ A vision examination for children
Your child’s eyes require a vision examination just like adults. A vision screening or limited pre-school physical doesn’t provide enough information to know if your child is experiencing vision problems.
An age appropriate eye and vision examination of a pre-school child would generally include the following:
Patient and family history
Visual acuity measurement
Assessment of refractive status
Evaluation of ocular motility, binocular vision and accommodative function
Ocular health examination
Optomap imaging is offered at a reduced fee for children ages 7 to 19
When appropriate, supplemental testing of visual perceptual development may be provided
At Merivale Vision Care, we are equipped to examine infants and school age children. We ensure kids feel comfortable and have a great experience!

_____ How can I prepare for my child’s eye exam?
We see a large number of children at our clinic and often schedule entire families together. Here is an easy list for you to review prior to bringing them in for their eye exam.
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Wellington
1282-C Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A7
T: 613-421-4880
F: 613-226-1831
E: info@wellingtonvisioncare.com
New patients welcome!
Holiday Closures
February 18th – For Family day
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
July 1st- Canada Day
July 3rd – Canada Day weekend
August 5th Civic weekend
August 7th – Civic Holiday
September 2nd – Labor Day weekend
September 4th – Labor Day
October 7th – Thanksgiving weekend
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