Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department

Eye Doctors in Ottawa

Specialized Eye Care Catered to Your Needs

At Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department, we have provided Ottawa with specialized eye care for over 30 years. No matter what care you need, we’re here to help.

Whether it is a comprehensive eye exam, specialty contact lenses, or eye disease management, we have the experience to help with your vision needs.

If you’re experiencing eye discomfort or think you might have pink eye, take our online quiz to compare your symptoms and learn more about your options.

Come visit us, and we can help support your visual health. 

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A Dedicated Team of Eye Care Professionals 

Our team has years of experience to provide you with quality eye care. We may be professionals, but that doesn’t mean we’re all business. With our warm and welcoming office, we hope to offer every patient a comforting visit. 

We’re passionate about educating our patients and offering custom solutions for eye conditions including dry eyes. The ocular health of our community is our priority. If you’re interested in taking care of your eyes for a lifetime, learn more about our practice and get to know us. We’re excited to meet you. 

Our Location 

We’re located in Suite 216 in the 350 Sparks Street Office. We share an underground parking garage with the Hilton Garden Inn at 361 Queen Street. The parking garage can be accessed via Queen Street. Please see the photos below for our main and back entrances.  

Our Address 

  • 350 Sparks Street, Suite 216
  • Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8

Contact Information 

Hours of Operation 

  • Monday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Our Services

Why Are My Eyes So Itchy?

Dry Eyes

Imagine waking up one morning with a sudden, unrelenting itch in your eyes. You try not to rub them, but the discomfort is too intense. You’re not alone. Itchy eyes are a common complaint that affects millions of people worldwide. A few common reasons that you have itchy eyes include: Whether it’s a seasonal occurrence […]

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October 3, 2024
Dr. Neil Haney

Are Glasses & Contact Lens Prescriptions The Same?

Contact LensesEye CareEye Health

When switching from glasses to contact lenses, many people assume that glasses prescriptions are the same as contact lens prescriptions. After all, they’re going onto the same eyes, right?  However, glasses and contact lens prescriptions aren’t the same. Glasses and contact lenses have to be prescribed differently because of how one sits on your face […]

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September 16, 2024
Dr. Neil Haney

Is Keratoconus Curable?

Eye Disease

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that significantly impacts the clarity of your vision by altering the natural shape of your cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This alteration can lead to blurred vision and sensitivity to light, making daily tasks challenging. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with keratoconus, […]

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August 1, 2024
Dr. Neil Haney
A patient sitting in front of a laptop at a desk holds their glasses in one hand while rubbing their itchy eyes with the other.

Imagine waking up one morning with a sudden, unrelenting itch in your eyes. You try not to rub them, but the discomfort is too intense. You’re not alone. Itchy eyes are a common complaint that affects millions of people worldwide. A few common reasons that you have itchy eyes include: Whether it’s a seasonal occurrence […]

Read More…

An optometrist holds their hands out to the camera, with a pair of glasses in one hand and a contact lens case in the other.

When switching from glasses to contact lenses, many people assume that glasses prescriptions are the same as contact lens prescriptions. After all, they’re going onto the same eyes, right?  However, glasses and contact lens prescriptions aren’t the same. Glasses and contact lenses have to be prescribed differently because of how one sits on your face […]

Read More…

A woman wearing glasses sitting at her computer researching keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that significantly impacts the clarity of your vision by altering the natural shape of your cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This alteration can lead to blurred vision and sensitivity to light, making daily tasks challenging. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with keratoconus, […]

Read More…

Our Contact Lens Brands

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