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How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam? Age-by-Age Guide for Ottawa Families

Regular eye exams catch vision problems before they affect your daily life—and for children, they're essential for healthy development. Here's how often you and your family should be getting eye exams

March 19, 2026

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How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam? Age-by-Age Guide for Ottawa Families

Regular eye exams catch vision problems before they affect your daily life—and for children, they're essential for healthy development. Here's how often you and your family should be getting eye exams

Mar 19, 2026

Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Work? What Ottawa Eye Doctors Want You to Know

Blue light glasses can help reduce eye strain and improve sleep quality for heavy screen users, but they don't prevent permanent eye damage. Learn more to see if they are a good fit for you.

Feb 27, 2026

Why measuring eye growth matters in childhood myopia

Why measuring eye growth—not just prescriptions—matters for managing childhood myopia. Learn how axial length guides care at Merivale Vision Care (Ottawa, Ontario).

Jan 22, 2026

Nurturing Healthy Vision in a Digital Era

In today's fast-paced digital world, screens are everywhere. From the moment we wake up to when we go to bed, we are surrounded by digital devices, smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs.

Jul 28, 2025