Woodward's new home for eye exams and vision care
OPENING JUNE 1st | Vision Care's newest clinic brings the same expert care Ottawa families have trusted since 1987, in a space designed to make your visit feel anything but ordinary. Opening soon on Woodward Drive.
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You Come First
Built around you
Every detail of our Woodward clinic was designed with your comfort in mind — from the warm natural materials to the welcoming atmosphere. But what matters most is still the care. Our team of optometrists and opticians brings the same personalized, thorough approach that Vision Care has been known for across Ottawa.
Our Services
Comprehensive care, brand new clinic
From your child's first eye exam to specialized dry eye treatment. Our Woodward team delivers the full range of vision care services in a space built for comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions about our services and getting to our clinic.
Eye care, like all medical exams and treatment, is individualized. So the best way to know what is right for you is to ask your optometrist. Under general terms, the Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends the following eye exam frequency for anyone who is at low risk vision loss:
Infants and Toddlers (Birth to 24 months)
First eye examination should be between the ages of 6 and 9 months
Preschool Children (2 to 5 years)
Should undergo an eye examination annually
School Age Children (6 to 19 years)
Should undergo an eye examination annually
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Should undergo an eye examination every 2 years
Adults (65 years or older)
Should undergo an eye examination annually
UV radiation has been associated with some damage, not only in the skin around the eye but also to the cornea and conjunctiva. UV is associated with the development and progression of cataracts, and some researchers believe it can worsen macular degeneration.
All staff and doctors at Vision Care Wellington speak fluent English. We have some team members who are also fluent in other languages. If you prefer to be served in a language other than English, please let us know when you book your appointment, and we will do our best to book you with the appropriate team member.
We offer services in the following languages:
Eye Exams:
- English
- TBD
Eyewear Shopping:
- English
- TBD
Vision Care Woodward is located at 1818B Woodward Drive with ample free customer parking directly on site. No meters here.
Our clinic is accessible by OC Transpo, with bus stops within walking distance. Visit octranspo.com for routes and schedules.
Vision Care Woodward is located just south of Highway 417, near the Maitland overpass. We're centrally positioned and easy to reach from any part of the city.
Yes. Our clinic entrance, washrooms, and exam rooms are fully accessible for mobility aids. If you have specific needs, let us know when booking and we'll make sure everything is ready.
Visual field testing is one way to monitor whether blind spots are developing in your field of vision from damage to the optic nerve, like in the case of Glaucoma. This is often done for driving tests to ensure vision is safe for operating motor vehicles.
An Optomap is fast, non-invasive, safe and painless. It is performed quickly, and your optometrist will review your results in detail immediately.
Optomap imaging is the latest retinal imaging that provides a wide field high-resolution photograph of the inside of the eye. Retinal photography assists in the detection and management of problems such as diabetic changes, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, optic nerve disease, and retinal holes or thinning.
An Optical Coherence Tomography scan (OCT) is fast, non-invasive, safe and painless. It is performed quickly, and your optometrist will review your results in detail immediately.
An OCT scan is the latest advancement in retinal imaging technology. With an OCT scan, eye doctors are provided with 3D color-coded, cross-sectional images below the surface of the retina. These detailed images are revolutionizing early detection and treatment of eye conditions such as wet and dry age-related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinal Detachment and Diabetic Retinopathy.
Dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the eye surface characterized by a loss of homeostasis of the tear film causing eye surface inflammation and damage.
IPL stands for "Intense Pulsed Light" and it can be used to treat Dry Eye.
LLLT stands for "Low Level Light Therapy" and it can be used to treat Dry Eye.
iLux is a device that can be used to treat Dry Eye.
Meet the Woodward team
Our team has been handpicked and trained to the same standard of care Vision Care is known for. Every doctor and optician here is committed to making your experience exceptional.
Renald Payeur
Dr. Samra Brkic
Tiffany Lafontaine
Dr. Karanveer Kamra
Renald Payeur
Tiffany Lafontaine
Dr. Karanveer Kamra
Dr. Samra Brkic
Getting here
Easy to reach from anywhere in Ottawa
Address: 1818B Woodward Dr, Ottawa K2C 0P7. Located just south of Highway 417 near the Maitland overpass. Centrally positioned and easy to reach from anywhere in the city.
Parking: Ample free customer parking on site.
Public Transit: Bus stops within walking distance. Visit octranspo.com for routes and schedules.
Accessibility: Our entire clinic is fully accessible for mobility aids. Let us know your needs when booking.
Your next step is clear
Experience eye care in a space designed around you.
Book your appointment at our newest clinic — or just drop in.