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Category: Myopia

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Eyeglasses, Myopia • June 25, 2026

What Are Corrective Myopia Eyeglasses?

If you find that street signs or the whiteboard in a classroom look blurry, but a book in your hands is clear, you may have myopia. Also known as nearsightedness, myopia is a common vision condition that affects how you see distant objects. Our team at Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department helps…

Young boy wearing blue-light glasses rubbing his eye due to digital eye strain while using a smartphone.

Eye Health, Eyeglasses, Myopia • December 7, 2025

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Many people wonder if there's a way to turn back the clock on nearsightedness, also known as myopia. It's a common question, especially for parents who notice their child's vision changing year after year. You want clear answers about what's possible for your family's eye health. While myopia cannot be medically reversed or cured, there…

A child holds a bottle of myopia control eye drops and smiles.

Eye Conditions, Myopia • February 24, 2025

What Are Myopia Control Lenses?

If you’ve noticed your child squinting to see the board at school or holding books too close to their face, they might be dealing with myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness. Myopia doesn’t just impair vision but can lead to long-term complications if left untreated. That’s where myopia control lenses can come in. Myopia control lenses…

A pair of prescription glasses sitting over a paper that says "myopia"

Myopia • February 24, 2023

What Does Myopia Management Do?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that affects millions of people around the world. As the prevalence of myopia continues to rise, it's more important than ever to find effective ways to control its progression. The good news is that various myopia management methods can slow the progression of myopia and…

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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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Phone: 613-238-5960
Fax: 613-800-0385
Email: info@downtowneyecare.ca

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Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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Thursday:

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Can You Wear Daily Contacts for More than a Day?

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Daily contacts are made for a single day of wear, so remove them and throw them away each night instead of putting the same pair back in. […]

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Nearsighted vs Farsighted: What’s the Difference?

Eye Conditions, Eye Exams

Nearsightedness blurs your distance vision, and farsightedness blurs your close-up vision. […]

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September 1, 2026

Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department

Hard vs Soft Contact Lenses: What’s the Difference?

Adult inserting a contact lens while looking in a bathroom mirror, with solution bottle and lens case on the sink counter.

The main difference is the material: soft lenses are flexible and mould to the front of your eye, while hard lenses hold their own shape. […]

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Can You Wear Daily Contacts for More than a Day?

A close-up of a woman inserting a contact lens

Daily contacts are made for a single day of wear, so remove them and throw them away each night instead of putting the same pair back in. […]

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Nearsighted vs Farsighted: What’s the Difference?

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Nearsightedness blurs your distance vision, and farsightedness blurs your close-up vision. […]

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