Tamarind Optical

09/04/2026

Where did summer go !!

The kids are just getting back to school and we are packing lunches, buses, and school clothes! What else...

Oh yeah, time to schedule eye exams for our most prized possessions.. our children's eyes!

Tamarind Optical are your Eye Care Specialists in Cape Breton and would be happy to schedule an eye appointment!

Tamarind Optical Services in Sydney and Glace Bay, offer a wide range of eye-related services including Eye Exams, Eye Screenings, Eye Treatment, Contact Lens Service, Prescription Glasses, and Prescription Sunglasses for seniors, men, women, youth, and children.

Simply call our office to schedule a consultation appointment or book and eye exam online, and we'll address your needs from there - Sydney 902-564-5332, Glace Bay 902-842-3333

BOOK ONLINE >> https://tamarindoptical.ca/children-eye-care/

07/17/2026

☀️ We're Closing Early Today! ☀️

Please note that all Tamarind Optical locations will be closing today at 1:00 p.m. as our team celebrates our annual summer staff gathering.

This year, you'll find us at the 2026 RibFest enjoying amazing food, great company, and all the fun the festival has to offer! 🍖🎉

If you're planning to be there, be sure to stop by and say hi—we'd love to see you! ❤️

See you at RibFest!

06/02/2026

What are the most common eye problems?

That depends on many factors like age, overall health and possibly what type of job you do like a desk computer job.

Talk to your optometrist at TAMARIND OPTICAL today to book a series of tests to correct any issues quickly! Whether you just need a routine eye exam or are looking for stylish new frames or eyeglasses, we’ve got you!

✓ Eye Exams
✓ Diabetic Eye Exams
✓ Glaucoma
✓ Eye Tests
✓ Eye Screenings
✓ Eye Treatments
✓ Eye Disease and Treatment
✓ Laser Eye Surgery
✓ Macular Degeneration
✓ Myopia Management
✓ Emergency Eye Care
✓ Contact Lenses
✓ Dry Eye Treatment
✓ Prescription Glasses for Adults, Seniors or Children
✓ Prescription Sunglasses
✓ Frames and Lenses
✓ Prescription Safety Glasses

Tamarind Optical Sydney River: 902-564-5332
Tamarind Optical Glace Bay: 902-842-3333

Tamarind Optical offers a wide range of eye related optical services in Sydney NS and Glace Bay NS!

https://tamarindoptical.ca/

05/12/2026

Call to book an eye exam at TAMARIND OPTICAL today!

Tamarind Optical offers a wide range of eye related optical services in Sydney NS and Glace Bay NS!

Tamarind Optical Sydney River: 902-564-5332
Tamarind Optical Glace Bay: 902-842-3333

Whether you just need a routine eye exam or are looking for stylish new frames or eyeglasses, we’ve got you!

https://tamarindoptical.ca/

✓ Eye Exams
✓ Diabetic Eye Exams
✓ Glaucoma
✓ Eye Tests
✓ Eye Screenings
✓ Eye Treatments
✓ Eye Disease and Treatment
✓ Laser Eye Surgery
✓ Macular Degeneration
✓ Myopia Management
✓ Emergency Eye Care
✓ Contact Lenses
✓ Dry Eye Treatment
✓ Prescription Glasses for Adults, Seniors or Children
✓ Prescription Sunglasses
✓ Frames and Lenses
✓ Prescription Safety Glasses

03/11/2026

Tamarind Optical offers a wide range of eye related optical services in Sydney NS and Glace Bay NS!

Whether you just need a routine eye exam or are looking for stylish new frames or eyeglasses, we’ve got you!

Call to book an eye exam today!

https://tamarindoptical.ca/

Tamarind Optical Sydney River: 902-564-5332
Tamarind Optical Glace Bay: 902-842-3333

Tamarind Optical Services in Sydney NS and Glace Bay are committed to a higher quality of life for our patients by providing first class high-quality eyewear, contact lenses, safety glasses, prescription glasses and high fashion frames.

✓ Eye Exams
✓ Diabetic Eye Exams
✓ Glaucoma
✓ Eye Tests
✓ Eye Screenings
✓ Eye Treatments
✓ Eye Disease and Treatment
✓ Laser Eye Surgery
✓ Macular Degeneration
✓ Myopia Management
✓ Emergency Eye Care
✓ Contact Lenses
✓ Dry Eye Treatment
✓ Prescription Glasses for Adults, Seniors or Children
✓ Prescription Sunglasses
✓ Frames and Lenses
✓ Prescription Safety Glasses

Tamarind Optical Services is committed to a higher quality of life for our patients by providing first class eyewear, contact lens, safety glasses, prescription glasses and high fashion frames.

02/12/2026

Our Sydney River location will remain closed for the day due to the weather. We will contact any affected patients. Our Glace Bay location will be opening at 1pm today.

02/12/2026

Our Sydney River and Glace Bay locations will be closed this morning due to the weather. Any patients affected by this will be contacted. We will reassess this morning regarding our afternoon appointments.

02/02/2026

Tamarind Optical In Sydney River and Glace Bay will remain closed for today.

01/27/2026

Hello all, we will be closed in both Glace Bay and Sydney today due to the weather. Jan 27th, 2026.

01/20/2026

Tamarind Optical Services in Sydney NS and Glace Bay!

Call to book or make your eye exam today!

https://tamarindoptical.ca/

Tamarind Optical Services in Sydney NS and Glace Bay are committed to a higher quality of life for our patients by providing first class high-quality eyewear, contact lenses, safety glasses, prescription glasses and high fashion frames.

Book now!

06/11/2022

For our long time followers you may remember videos of Storm Troopers and other Star Wars personal coming in for eye exams. Well, looks like those eye exams paid off, for the Dark Side.

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11/06/2020

Week #1 of giveaways starts NOW! LIKE & SHARE for a chance to win a Tobi Smart Watch. Winner will be announced next Friday!

03/16/2020

Tamarind Optical

(Covid - 19 ) Policy

March 16th 2020

Attention
Patients and Clients

Following the recent announcements from the Government of Nova Scotia regarding COVID-19, we want to ensure our clients that we are taking the necessary steps to ensure regular sanitization procedures to help maintain a healthy work environment.

We would also like to ask that our Patients and Clients to do the following:

-If you are feeling unwell, please call our clinic to reschedule your appointment.
-Mandatory hand washing upon entering our clinic.
-If you have traveled outside the province within the last 14 days, please contact our Clinic to reschedule your appointment.

The health and safety of our clients are top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation as new information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Tamarind Optical

03/04/2017

Great job Eagles! Congratulations on 20 years!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WuDr4sZy_7E

The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are celebrating their 20th Season. Here we look back at some of the best moments and look towards the future with Patrick Mc...

11/21/2016

While quantities last, get all in stock Kids Frames & Lenses for only $79.00!!

11/18/2016

ALL in stock Kids Frames and Lenses are on for $79.00 while quantities last!

08/31/2016

The winner of our giveaway is Shelly MacDonald! Congrats!

08/03/2016

06/24/2016

We try our absolute best to stay involved with our community. Tomorrow Saturday June 25th at Cape Breton Miners Memorial Speedway 2pm, Come check out the local racers and have some fun!