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Contact Lenses, Eye Health •

Can You Wear Daily Contacts for More than a Day?

An alternative to eyeglasses can be a game-changer for those with vision problems. Contact lenses provide clear and comfortable vision with added benefits. They come in various types, correcting various vision problems, with 3 common options: disposable, extended-wear, or rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses. Daily disposable lenses are particularly popular because of their convenience and hygienic…
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Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health •

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam is more than just a chance for your optometrist to ensure you have an up-to-date prescription for crisp, clear vision—although they do this too. An eye exam is also a great chance for your eye doctor to detect various eye diseases and conditions in their early stages. Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma,…
Graphical representation of eye floaters. A cross section of an eye with small floaters inside the vitreous fluid, is shown to project the floaters as what someone would see.
Eye Care, Eye Health •

What Doctor Do I See for Eye Floaters?

What Doctor Do I See for Eye Floaters? Eyecare is an essential part of everyday life, whether that means keeping up with your eye exams or needing any specialty eye care procedures.  An aspect of taking care of your eyes is dealing with any issues that may come up and consulting your optometrist about it.…

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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.

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

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Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
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Saturday:
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Do Eye Floaters Go Away?

Eye Conditions, Eye Health

Eye floaters are usually harmless, and though they don’t go away completely, your brain does usually learn to ignore them over time. […]

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May 16, 2026
Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department

What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Sports?

Contact Lenses, Sports Vision

Proper contact lenses help you track fast-moving objects clearly. Good lenses also stay securely in place while you play your favourite sports. […]

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April 17, 2026
Dr. Neil Haney

What Are Myopia Eyeglasses?

Eyeglasses, Myopia

Myopia eyeglasses are a specific type of prescription eyewear designed to correct nearsightedness, helping you see the world around you clearly again. […]

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March 13, 2026
Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department
A pink sticky note with the handwritten words "Eye Floaters" placed on a dark wood surface next to a medical stethoscope.

Eye floaters are usually harmless, and though they don’t go away completely, your brain does usually learn to ignore them over time. […]

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A soccer player in a blue t-shirt dribbling a soccer ball down a green field during a match.

Proper contact lenses help you track fast-moving objects clearly. Good lenses also stay securely in place while you play your favourite sports. […]

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A young child adjusting a pair of black eyeglass frames while looking to the side.

Myopia eyeglasses are a specific type of prescription eyewear designed to correct nearsightedness, helping you see the world around you clearly again. […]

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