Business Details
46 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Eye Care in Ottawa
Nepean Optometric has been serving the eye care needs of West Ottawa since 1980, combining decades of experience with patient-focused care. Our team of certified optometrists specializes in comprehensive eye exams, dry eye therapy, myopia control, and specialty contact lens fittings. We utilize advanced diagnostic technology to detect and address ocular health issues, from routine vision correction to complex conditions like diabetic retinopathy. Our bilingual practitioners bring expertise in pediatric care, ocular disease management, and pre/post-operative laser surgery co-management.As active members of professional associations, we maintain rigorous standards while offering personalized solutions for vision health. The clinic's community involvement includes participation in the Eye SeeEye Learn program and annual charitable initiatives, reflecting our commitment to both clinical excellence and social responsibility.
Services
Dry Eye Therapy
Myopia Control
Specialty Contact Lenses
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams
Pediatric Eye Care
Emergency Eye Care
Laser Vision Consultation
Digital Eye Strain Solutions
Ocular Disease Management
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in West Ottawa's eye care needs
- Our team includes certified specialists in ocular disease management
- We utilize advanced diagnostic technology for precise assessments
- We provide personalized treatment plans for complex vision conditions
- We maintain active involvement in professional optometric associations
What people say
Thorough examinations
Knowledgeable staff
Effective dry eye treatments
Child-friendly environment
Comprehensive pediatric care
Services
Dry Eye Therapy
Our specialized dry eye clinic offers advanced treatments including IPL therapy, radiofrequency therapy, and ZEST eyelid exfoliation. We address evaporative dry eye caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction through personalized treatment plans that target root causes rather than temporary symptom relief. Patients benefit from comprehensive assessments using diagnostic imaging to determine optimal therapeutic approaches.
Myopia Control
We provide evidence-based interventions to slow progressive nearsightedness in children through customized myopia management programs. Our optometrists utilize specialty contact lenses and atropine therapy backed by clinical research, combined with regular monitoring to track effectiveness. The program includes parental education about environmental factors affecting myopia progression.
Specialty Contact Lenses
Our certified contact lens specialists fit complex prescriptions including scleral lenses for keratoconus and post-surgical correction. We offer trial lenses and comprehensive training for insertion/removal, with follow-up evaluations to ensure optimal comfort and vision. The service includes ongoing lens care education and access to premium brands like CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb.
Comprehensive Eye Exams
We conduct thorough ocular health assessments using digital retinal imaging and visual field testing to detect early signs of glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Exams include binocular vision analysis for children's learning-related vision problems and specialized diabetic eye screenings. Our practitioners explain all findings in plain language with visual aids.
Pediatric Eye Care
Our child-friendly exams follow Canadian Association of Optometrists guidelines with age-appropriate testing methods. We assess visual development milestones from infancy through adolescence, including binocular coordination and visual processing skills critical for academic success. The clinic participates in the Eye SeeEye Learn program providing free JK eye exams under OHIP.
People
Dr. Denise Roy
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry graduate from University of Waterloo with 25+ years experience. Specializes in pediatrics, myopia control, and ocular disease management. Bilingual in English and French, with postgraduate training in Denver. Active in optometric licensing examinations.
Dr. Tanya Litwiller
Optometrist
University of Waterloo graduate with expertise in ocular disease detection using advanced imaging technology. Recipient of Ottawa's Favourite Optometrist award. Specializes in myopia management and co-management of refractive surgery. Volunteer eye care provider in developing countries.
Dr. David Charbonneau
Optometrist
Honours graduate from University of Waterloo with specialty in scleral lenses and myopia control. Completed internship at Veterans Affairs Hospital. Active in optometric education as former dispensary trainer and current partner at Nepean Optometric.
Dr. Aliya Shafi
Optometrist
University of Waterloo graduate with focus on dry eye disease and in-office therapies. Completed externship at PRISM Eye Institute. Specializes in IPL and radiofrequency treatments. Recipient of National Vision Institute scholarships during academic training.
Dr. Breanne Beauchamp
Optometrist
Dean's List graduate from University of Waterloo with specialization in pediatric and special needs vision care. Certified orthoptist with experience at Boston Children's Hospital. Focus areas include myopia control and glaucoma management.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive pediatric exams following Canadian Association of Optometrists guidelines, including vision development assessments, binocular coordination testing, and the Eye SeeEye Learn program for JK students.
Do you handle eye emergencies?
Yes, we offer emergency eye care services for sudden vision changes, foreign objects, chemical exposure, and other urgent ocular conditions requiring immediate attention.
What dry eye treatment options are available?
Our dry eye clinic offers IPL therapy, radiofrequency treatment, ZEST eyelid exfoliation, and customized lubrication regimens tailored to individual diagnoses.
Are comprehensive eye exams covered by OHIP?
Basic OHIP coverage applies to children's exams and seniors' annual exams. Additional diagnostic testing may incur supplementary charges not covered by provincial insurance.
What myopia control methods do you recommend?
We offer evidence-based interventions including orthokeratology lenses, multifocal contact lenses, and low-dose atropine therapy combined with regular progression monitoring.
