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

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.
Eye Exams for the Whole Family
Your eyes are your windows to the world—regular eye exams are essential for keeping them healthy. At Downtown Eye Care, we offer comprehensive eye exams tailored to your individual needs. From routine check-ups to diagnosing and managing complex conditions, we’re here to support your vision.
Our services include emergency eye care, helping you get timely attention when it matters most. Emergency care is available during our business hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Myopia Management for Children
Give your child the gift of clearer vision with our myopia management solutions. Using innovative treatments like MiSight lenses and specialized eye drops, we help slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) to protect their long-term eye health.
Book your child’s next consultation with us today and address myopia early.
Contact Lens Exams & Specialty Lenses
Find the right contact lenses to suit your lifestyle and vision needs. Whether you’re new to contacts or require specialty solutions, we’ve got you covered.
Our specialty lens options include:
- Scleral lenses for patients with dry eyes or irregular corneas.
- Multifocal contact lenses for clear vision at all distances.
Start your journey to comfortable and effective contact lens wear today.

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
- Phone: (613) 238-5960
- Fax: (613) 800-0385
- Email: [email protected]
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
Google Reviews
What Are Scleral Lenses?
Contact LensesDry EyesEye HealthInstead of sitting directly on your cornea, scleral lenses rest on the white part of your eye (the sclera) and form a gentle dome over your cornea. The space between the lens and your eye is filled with a saline solution, which keeps your eyes hydrated and helps focus light more accurately. […]
Why Cheap Coloured Contacts Aren’t Worth the Risk
Coloured ContactsUnregulated coloured contact lenses are not worth the risk because they can cause serious eye infections, corneal damage, and even lasting vision problems. […]
Are Blue Eyes More Sensitive to Light?
Eye ConditionsYes, people with blue eyes may be more sensitive to light compared to those with darker eye colours. […]
What Are Scleral Lenses?

Instead of sitting directly on your cornea, scleral lenses rest on the white part of your eye (the sclera) and form a gentle dome over your cornea. The space between the lens and your eye is filled with a saline solution, which keeps your eyes hydrated and helps focus light more accurately. […]
Why Cheap Coloured Contacts Aren’t Worth the Risk

Unregulated coloured contact lenses are not worth the risk because they can cause serious eye infections, corneal damage, and even lasting vision problems. […]
Are Blue Eyes More Sensitive to Light?

Yes, people with blue eyes may be more sensitive to light compared to those with darker eye colours. […]
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