Dr. Carolyn Kudo, OD in Ottawa

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Dr. Carolyn Kudo was born and raised in Montreal and earned her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from McGill University. She then proceeded to receive her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Waterloo and graduated with honours in 2017.

Through the course of the 4 year optometry program, Dr. Kudo completed various internships, including an ocular disease and therapeutics rotation in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where she worked at a veterans’ hospital. She also enjoyed being part of an optometric outreach program in Mexico and plans on taking part in more mission trips in the future.

Dr. Kudo is an active member of the Canadian and Ontario Association of Optometrists and has a special interest in treating myopia progression in children. In her spare time, she loves to explore new cities and cook for her family and friends. Having spent the last 4 years practicing in Ajax, she is thrilled to be settling in Ottawa and to be a part of the Downtown Eye Care team!

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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.

Our Address

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

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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

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