Rideau Optometric - Contact Lens & Eye Care Clinic

Rideau Optometric - Contact Lens & Eye Care Clinic 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.

🚨 Sudden vision changes should be treated seriouslySome vision symptoms are time-sensitive and need urgent medical asses...
03/30/2026

🚨 Sudden vision changes should be treated seriously

Some vision symptoms are time-sensitive and need urgent medical assessment.

⚡ Sudden loss of vision (even if it comes and goes)
🌪️ New flashes/floaters with a curtain or shadow
🧠 Vision changes with new weakness, facial droop, or speech difficulty
😣 Severe eye pain with sudden blur

✔️ If this is happening: seek emergency medical care right away. Don’t wait for a routine appointment.

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Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: https://ow.ly/Vhsu50YsCkX

Weekend brunch with classic frames🍳 #613
03/28/2026

Weekend brunch with classic frames🍳 #613

📞 Call us or book onlineRideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre(613) 567-0800Online: www.rideauoptometric.com ...
03/27/2026



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

😴 Sleep and stress show up in your eyesYour eyes often reflect what’s happening in your nervous system and daily routine...
03/26/2026

😴 Sleep and stress show up in your eyes

Your eyes often reflect what’s happening in your nervous system and daily routines.

😵 Fatigue can worsen focus and visual comfort
🖥️ Screen strain can compound symptoms (especially with poor sleep)
👁️ Dryness can feel more intense during stress and low sleep periods
🧠 Brain health includes restorative sleep and recovery time

✔️ If your eyes feel “tired” all the time, tell us what your days actually look like.

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Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: https://ow.ly/Vhsu50YsCkX

Morning essentials before starting the day at the screen 🤓 Don’t forget to book in your routine eye exam before getting ...
03/26/2026

Morning essentials before starting the day at the screen 🤓 Don’t forget to book in your routine eye exam before getting your next pair of glasses for the office!

Sleep supports healthy brain function and overall wellbeing.🕒 Adults 18–64: recommended 7–9 hours/night🕒 Adults 65+: re...
03/24/2026



Sleep supports healthy brain function and overall wellbeing.

🕒 Adults 18–64: recommended 7–9 hours/night
🕒 Adults 65+: recommended 7–8 hours/night
📵 Try a simple wind-down routine: dim lights + reduce screens before bed

✔️ If fatigue is affecting your focus or visual comfort, mention it at your next visit.

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Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: https://ow.ly/ZP0h50Y28eW

🌗 Vision isn’t just “sharpness” (20/20)A lot of real-world vision problems show up outside the letter chart.🌓 Contrast s...
03/23/2026

🌗 Vision isn’t just “sharpness” (20/20)

A lot of real-world vision problems show up outside the letter chart.

🌓 Contrast sensitivity (things look washed out)
🌫️ Glare sensitivity (night driving, bright LEDs)
🧭 Side-vision awareness (bumping into things, missing details)
📖 Visual comfort (reading and screen endurance)

✔️ If you’re struggling day-to-day, describe what you notice—don’t just say “blurry.”

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: https://ow.ly/Vhsu50YsCkX

Nighttime reading getting harder? 📚Come chat with one of our optometrists about options! #613
03/22/2026

Nighttime reading getting harder? 📚Come chat with one of our optometrists about options! #613

🩸 What’s good for the heart is often good for the brain... and eyes!Blood flow and oxygen delivery matter for both brain...
03/19/2026

🩸 What’s good for the heart is often good for the brain... and eyes!

Blood flow and oxygen delivery matter for both brain and eye tissue.

❤️ Managing blood pressure and cholesterol supports vascular health
🩸 Diabetes management matters for eye health
🚭 Smoking is a major risk factor for many chronic conditions

✔️ Your annual eye exam is a good moment to check in on the full picture.

📞 Call us or book online
Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: https://ow.ly/Vhsu50YsCkX

We’ve loved seeing all your kids this March break! Give us a call early to book in their next exam ⭐️ #613
03/19/2026

We’ve loved seeing all your kids this March break! Give us a call early to book in their next exam ⭐️ #613

You don’t need perfection—just repeatable fundamentals.🥕 Plenty of vegetables and fruits🌾 Choose whole grain foods🍗 Inc...
03/17/2026



You don’t need perfection—just repeatable fundamentals.

🥕 Plenty of vegetables and fruits
🌾 Choose whole grain foods
🍗 Include protein foods (plant-based more often if you can)
💧 Make water your drink of choice

✔️ Small changes, done consistently, support overall health—including the systems that support eye and brain health.

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Rideau Centre | St. Laurent Centre
(613) 567-0800
Online: https://ow.ly/ZP0h50Y28eW

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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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