Comprehensive & Medical Eye Care in the Heart of Downtown Ottawa

Your Trusted Partner in Eye Care

For over 30 years, Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department has been a trusted provider of specialized eye care in Ottawa. Located in the heart of the business district, we are conveniently positioned to serve professionals and residents alike.

Whether you need a comprehensive eye exam, specialty contact lenses, or eye disease management, our team of experienced professionals is here for you. We offer a balanced approach, combining general eye care with medical treatments to meet all your vision needs.

Contact us to schedule your eye exam today and see how we can help support your visual health. 

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 eye or irregular corneas
  • Rigid gas permeable and hybrid lenses for eyes with high astigmatism or irregular corneas
  • Multifocal contact lenses for those needing a wider range of vision, extending from far to near

Start your journey to comfortable and effective contact lens wear today.

Myopia Management 

Give your child the gift of clear vision and healthy development with our myopia management solutions. Using clinically proven treatments, like MiSight lenses, orthokeratology (ortho-k), and specially formulated eye drops, we help slow the progression of nearsightedness to protect your child’s eye health.

Book your child’s next consultation.

Come visit our team

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.

Our Address

  • 350 Sparks Street, Suite 216
  • Ottawa, ON 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 AM
Friday:
9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

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