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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 8pm Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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Please note that we are closed on all statutory holidays, Christmas Eve, and Boxing Day.

Please note that we are closed on all statutory holidays and Christmas Eve.

02/03/2026

Your phone can be a powerful low-vision tool—without buying anything extra.

🔎 Use Magnifier to enlarge menus, labels, and instructions
🔍 Turn on Zoom to magnify parts of the screen
🔠 Increase text size + bold text for easier reading
🗣️ Try screen reading (VoiceOver) or spoken content if eyes feel fatigued

✔️ If you want, ask us at your next visit, and we can point you to the right settings to start with.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: https://ow.ly/ZP0h50Y28eW

02/02/2026

💛 February is Low Vision Awareness Month

Low vision means reduced vision that can’t be fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses (and isn’t fixed by standard treatments like medication or surgery).

👁️ It can affect reading, driving, screens, and navigating safely
🧠 It’s about how vision works in daily life—not just a number on a chart
✅ Support and rehabilitation can help people use their remaining vision more effectively

✔️ If you’re noticing new visual challenges, book an eye exam so we can assess what’s going on.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: www.rideauoptometric.com

02/01/2026

Weekend brunching at our downtown neighbors .atomique 😍🥞 #613

01/30/2026

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: www.rideauoptometric.com

01/29/2026

🚨 When glaucoma is an emergency

Most glaucoma develops slowly—but a less common type can be sudden and requires urgent care.

😣 Severe eye pain or a bad headache
👁️ Red eye with sudden blurry vision
🌈 Halos around lights
🤢 Nausea or vomiting

✔️ If you have these symptoms, seek emergency medical care right away (ER/urgent care). Don’t wait for a routine appointment.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: www.rideauoptometric.com

01/28/2026

Mid week resets at with a classic round frame ✨🤩 Give us a call to book an eye exam before getting a new winter pair! #613

01/27/2026

Steroids can sometimes raise eye pressure—especially with longer-term use.

👁️ This can include steroid eye drops, creams used near the eyes, inhalers, or pills
📋 Bring a current medication list to your appointment
🚫 Don’t stop a prescribed steroid on your own—just let your eye care provider know
✅ Monitoring helps catch pressure changes early

✔️ Medication details help us tailor your glaucoma screening safely.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: https://ow.ly/ZP0h50Y28eW

01/26/2026

📅 Glaucoma follow-ups aren’t “optional”

Glaucoma care depends on tracking change over time—because stability is the goal.

📌 Skipping visits can mean missing early progression
🧾 Bring your current medication list (including eye drops)
🗣️ Tell us about side effects—there are often alternatives
✅ Testing trends (not just one result) guide decisions

✔️ If you’ve been asked to return for monitoring, it’s because the timing matters.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: www.rideauoptometric.com

01/22/2026

💧 What glaucoma treatment is trying to do

Glaucoma-related vision loss can’t be reversed—but treatment can help slow progression and protect the vision you have.

🎯 Main goal is usually lowering eye pressure
💧 Treatment may include prescription eye drops
🔦 Laser procedures are an option for some patients
🏥 Surgery may be recommended in certain cases
✅ Ongoing monitoring helps adjust the plan as needed

✔️ If you’ve been diagnosed, staying on top of care is the best way to preserve vision long-term.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: www.rideauoptometric.com

01/20/2026

🧼 Wash hands first and don’t let the bottle tip touch your eye/lashes
👁️ Use the number of drops prescribed (more isn’t better)
😌 Close your eye and gently press the inner corner (near your nose) for 1–2 minutes
⏱️ If you use more than one drop, wait 3–5 minutes between medications

✔️ If drops are hard to use, tell us—there are tips and tools that can help.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: www.rideauoptometric.com

01/19/2026

⚠️ “My eye pressure is normal” doesn’t always mean “no glaucoma”

Some people can develop optic nerve damage even when eye pressure readings are in the normal range.

🧠 This is sometimes called normal-tension glaucoma
👁️ It’s one reason we don’t rely on pressure alone
📷 Imaging + optic nerve evaluation + visual field testing matter
✅ Consistent follow-up helps confirm stability over time

✔️ If you’ve been told your pressure is “fine,” keep up with your routine exams anyway.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: www.rideauoptometric.com

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Ottawa, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 8pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://RideauOptometric.com/

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