We have been instructed by the College of Optometrist to close all Optometry office and only provide urgent care. This is aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 and support the social distancing. If you have an ocular emergency please leave a voicemail at the office or send us an email. We will try and respond to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and lets do our part to flatten the curve. Dr. Parthipan & team #officeclosure #covid_19
Attention patients: We are kindly asking that you let us know prior to your eye exams, if you have been travelling or have a cough, fever or any difficulties breathing. If any of these applies to you or a family member, we please ask that you reschedule your appointment. Please help us keep our office and workplace clean and healthy so we can serve you best. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. #eyepractice #rockwoodoptometrist #guelphoptometrist #rockwoodoptometry #guelphoptometry
It’s #worldglaucomaweek Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. By 2040, glaucoma could affect as many as 111 million people world wide! Regular eye exams are often the only way of detecting glaucoma. #eyepractice #rockwoodoptometrist #guelphoptometrist #rockwoodoptometry #guelphoptometry
Seeing double, might be the result of a condition called double vision, also referred to as #diplopia #strabismus is the first possible cause for double vision. Meaning both eyes fail to work/coordinate together. The second being uncorrected refractive error. Meaning an object that is being viewed is split into two images. #Cataracts, uncorrected #astigmatisms, or #keratoconus may be the cause. Regular eye exams help monitor and diagnose conditions such as double vision. #eyepractice #rockwoodoptometrist #guelphoptometrist #rockwoodoptometry #guelphoptometry #factfriday
This is Kai, Dr. Vettivelu’s son. He is rocking sunglasses at just 4 months of age. You are never too young to protect your eyes from harmful UV light. He made our day when he came to the office to visit us ?#sunglasses #babykai #optometry
A lot of people suffer from dry eyes, especially during the cold winter months. We have many different options from eye drops to compresses to help keep eyes lubricated and moist to ease the discomfort that dry eyes can cause. Don’t hesitate to ask us about them when you’re in for your eye exam! #eyepractice #rockwoodoptometrist #guelphoptometrist #rockwoodoptometry #guelphoptometry #eyeexam #dryeyes
It’s always the right time to book an eye exam! We have weekday, evening and weekend appointments at both our offices. Whether it’s just a routine visit or you have a concern, we always have time to see you! #eyepractice #rockwoodoptometry #guelphoptometry #rockwoodoptometrist #guelphoptometrist #eyeexam
Wishing everyone a happy Valentine’s Day! We hope everyone has a wonderful day and a wonderful Family Day weekend too! Both our offices will be closed Saturday and Monday. We will re-open 9-5 in Guelph and 10-7 in rockwood. #eyepractice #rockwoodoptometrist #guelphoptometrist #rockwoodoptometry #guelphoptometry #valentinesday #familyday
