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Dry Eye Treatment in Ottawa: Causes, Symptoms & Relief

November 9, 2026

Most dry eye falls into two overlapping types: Evaporative and Aqueous-deficient. Learn more about the symptoms to watch for and how we treat dry eye.

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Education

Emergency Eye Care in Ottawa: What to Do and Where to Go

November 7, 2026
Emergency or non-emergency? Optometrists can assess and manage many urgent eye conditions, often same day, and we'll tell you immediately if you need to go to the ER instead.
Education

Direct Billing for Eye Exams, Glasses & Contacts in Ottawa: How It Works

November 6, 2026
We bill most major vision insurers directly, so in many cases you only pay any remaining balance at checkout instead of paying in full and waiting for reimbursement.
Education

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist vs. Optician: Which Eye Doctor Do You Need?

October 21, 2026
Optometrist, ophthalmologist, or optician — what's the difference, and who should you see? A plain-language guide.
Education

How Much Does an Eye Exam Cost in Ottawa? (With & Without Insurance)

October 20, 2026
What you'll actually pay for an eye exam in Ottawa, what OHIP covers by age, and how direct billing works at Vision Care Ottawa.
Education

Walk-In & Same-Day Eye Exams in Ottawa: What to Know

October 19, 2026
Need an eye exam today in Ottawa? How walk-in and same-day appointments work, when to seek urgent eye care, and how to book fast.
Education

What Happens During a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

October 18, 2026
A step-by-step look at what happens during a comprehensive eye exam in Ottawa — from vision testing to retinal imaging — and how to prepare.

Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem — and When to Book a Pediatric Eye Exam

September 28, 2026
Many kids don't know their vision is blurry — they've never known any different. An Ottawa optometrist shares the signs your child may have a vision problem and when to book a pediatric eye exam.
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Do Contact Lenses Improve Your Vision? Contacts vs. Glasses

July 20, 2026
An Ottawa optometrist explains how contacts correct sight, peripheral vision, sports, and when glasses win.

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2–1547 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON K2G 4V3
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45.354302
-75.734340
2–1547 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON K2G 4V3

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2–1547 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON K2G 4V3

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1282-C Wellington St W, Ottawa ON K1Y 3A7
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Wellington
45.39888
-75.7347488
1282-C Wellington St W, Ottawa ON K1Y 3A7

Wellington

1282-C Wellington St W, Ottawa ON K1Y 3A7

Woodward

1818B Woodward, Ottawa ON K2C 0P7
613-651-1887woodward@visioncareottawa.ca
Woodward
45.368962
-75.751489
1818B Woodward, Ottawa ON K2C 0P7

Woodward

1818B Woodward, Ottawa ON K2C 0P7