Bastien & Prizant
447 Cumberland Street K1N 7J8 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Use your benefits before they expire. Purchase sunglasses or blue light glasses. Schedule an appointment today! https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com/

It’s time for your eye exam!

Don’t forget to use your flex spending account before they run out at the end of the year. Schedule an appointment today! https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com/

Don’t be one of the many people suffering in silence from dry eyes. Book a dry eye assessment today! https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com//dry-eye-disease-/

This year’s theme for World Diabetes Day is, The Nurse and Diabetes. Nurses help support people living with all types of health concerns especially those that have diabetes. They face several challenges and education is so important to help equip nurses with the skills they need to help support them.

As you prepare to chef-it-up this holiday season, keep this in mind as you chop up your next onion! A cut onion releases a gas called Propanethiol S-oxide, and when mixed with certain enzymes in the onion, it creates a sulfur gas that irritates the eyes and triggers your tear glands. Here's a tip: keep your onion refrigerated! Cold onion doesn't release that chemical compound as easily as it would if it were warm.

Often, when winter is upon us our motivation to exercise and eat healthy foods tend to plummet along with the temperature. Don't let the cooler weather hold you back from staying healthy! Make sure you eat nutritious meals, stay active, limit alcoholic beverages, and avoid smoking tobacco.

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Today, at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month marks the day the First World War ended in 1918. Take a moment of silence to remember and honour all those who sacrificed their lives serving our nation.

Protect your eyes AND your skin The skin around the eyes is very delicate. We have a large variety of sunglasses for you to choose from right here in our office. Book your appointment on line on our website: BastienPrizantOptometry or call: 613.236.6066 #AllServiceOptometryOffice #Sunglasses #Eyes #DryEyes #DesignerSunglasses #ContactLenses #EyeExam #GetYourEyesCheckedRegularly #Eyewear #Eyes #Eyeglasses #Eyeglassframes #Eyecare

Red, itchy, burning eyes. Dont let allergies stop you from enjoying nature. https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com//eye-allergies-wh/

Yay! Its officially Fall! What do you look forward to the most this season? Comment below!

Which do you prefer to wear? Hit for glasses or for contacts.

Thousands of sports-related eye injuries occur every year. Heres a few tips on how to avoid them: Wear the correct eye protection and make sure they're polycarbonate lenses, theyre 10x more resistant to impact than other lenses. Wear additional protective eyewear, if you wear contact lenses or glasses. Wear eye protection if you've had any previous eye injuries or surgeries. Regularly inspect protective eyewear for any damages. Lastly, contact us to determine which protective eyewear is best for your needs!

Time for your yearly exam? WE ARE OPEN We are following all of Ontarioss Covid-19 by laws to make sure everyone stays as safe as can be Book your next appointment today. #OttawaOptometrists #ClearEyes #Designerframes #sunglasses #contacts #allergies #dryeyes #OptometristsinSandyHill #Ottawa #OttawaEyes #snowgoggles #protectyoureyes

Allergies are treatable. Contact our optometry office today and find out how you can get relief. https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com//eye-allergies-wh/

Our hands touch a variety of surfaces throughout the daycounters, doorknobs, our phones, etc. So remember to wash your hands before touching your face or eyes to prevent spreading any germs into your body!

We will miss you Herman You have graced us with your expertise for over 12 years! Thank you for your dedication and service. You will be missed. Enjoy retirement

Water on contact lenses is a big no-no! Water contains microorganisms that could cause an eye infection, even if the water is clean.

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Happy Labour Day! Get ready to BBQ, grab some great sales, hit up the beach or pool, and enjoy the time off. How will you celebrate this #labourday?

Finding ways to alleviate stress is so important for your health, including your vision! Symptoms like blurry vision, eye twitching, watery or dry eyes, and headaches can be reduced significantly by finding tension relieving strategies, meditation anyone?

In honor of Healthy Aging Month, let's all stay active and vibrant as long as possible! No one can escape aging, but dont let that get you down. Lets focus on the positive! Take a good look at yourself: are you where you want to be physically, socially, mentally, or financially? It's never too late to reinvent yourself!

Our Eye Care Staff is ready and waiting for you, and taking all safety precautions to make sure anyone who visits our practice stays safe

Offer your child a brand-new start this school year and schedule a contact lens fitting exam. https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com/

Using electronic devices right before bed can obstruct your bodys internal clock (circadian rhythm). The blue light emitted from these devices hinders the release of the sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin, making it difficult to get a good night of quality sleep. Consider changing the settings on your phone to blue light filter/night shift or stop using your digital devices for at least 45 minutes before bedtime.

To keep safe & healthy, we're constantly washing our hands. But what about our smartphones? Studies have shown that these devices can be carriers for viruses, bacteria, & even fungi! Check with your phone manufacturer for cleaning instructions. If your hands are contaminated & youve been using your phone, chances are... its contaminated too!

Contact lenses can boost your teens confidence by providing crisp and sharp vision without the need to wear glasses. Schedule an exam today! https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com/

Did you know that your glasses can potentially transfer viruses? COVID-19 can live on plastic and glass surfaces for several days. Cleaning our glasses frequently after touching them could stop the contamination cycle. Heres how to disinfect your glasses:

Children should have comprehensive eye exams, yearly. School and pediatrician screenings often dont catch vision issues. Book an eye exam before school starts! https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com//kids-vision-lear/

With some of the kids going back to school this fall, please spend some time with them discussing ways to stay safe & protect themselves from COVID-19.

Whether your child is going to be learning at home or in school, dont forget to add an eye exam to their back-to-school checklist. Learning usually involves reading, writing, computer work & even physical education all of which require great vision. If your child is having trouble seeing clearly, he or she may feel tired & struggle to maintain focus. Here are 4 signs your child may have undetected vision problems:

Your childs vision will directly impact their ability to learn and pay attention at school. Make sure to schedule your childs eye exam before school starts. https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com//kids-vision-lear/

In honor of National Eye Exam Month, don't put off your eye exam and schedule it! Go the extra mile and tell a friend, family, neighbor, anyone... to get theirs done too!

With the new school year right around the corner, this is the perfect time to schedule your childs yearly eye exam, if you havent done so already! Keeping your childs eyes safe is also an important part of maintaining healthy vision. Eye injuries are one of the leading causes of vision loss in children.

Vision involves more than 20/20. Poor reading, comprehension or math skills could indicate a vision problem. Book a comprehensive eye exam before school starts! https://www.bastienprizantoptometry.com//kids-vision-lear/

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Don't forget to wear your sunglasses... enjoy your weekend!

There are many reasons to have your toddler undergo an eye exam. Eye problems can cause a variety of learning and behavioral problems later in life. The earlier problems are diagnosed, the more effectively they can be treated. Excellent vision and visual skills can lead to academic success and, in turn, self-confidence.