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Comprehensive eye exams seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays.
237 Elgin Street, downtown Ottawa · call 613-216-6076
Proudly serving Ottawa since 2008.
An independent, locally owned and operated eyewear boutique in the heart of downtown Ottawa, built on quality, honesty, and fun.
Eye care and eyewear.
A one stop shop with a full service team of experienced professionals for all your eye care needs.
Eye care
Eye exams and vision tests
Our comprehensive exams carefully test your eye health and vision, as well as check for health conditions such as diabetes, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
Contact lenses
We will help you find the best contact lens option for the health and comfort of your unique eyes, including single vision, astigmatism, and multifocal prescriptions. Place your order with us, with delivery and pickup options.
Eyewear
Glasses and sunglasses
A large selection of fashion forward frames, to fit your lifestyle, personal style, and budget.
Lenses
Prescription and specialty lenses, with an on site lab so we can see you through from prescription to final product.
Eyewear services
From complicated repairs to troubleshooting vision concerns, our goal is to have you seeing clearly. We love a challenge.
Getting started
What to know before you come in.
Licensed specialists
Five optometrists and a team of registered opticians, all under one roof.
Meet the team
Repairs and adjustments
Our eyewear team combines over 125 years of experience and mastery to service your eyewear in unique ways.
See eyewear services
Independent brands
As an independent retailer we carefully hand pick the frames and lenses that will set your look apart.
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The people on Elgin Street.
An experience built on quality, honesty, and fun, for our community in downtown Ottawa.
Our optometrists
Comprehensive eye examsDr. Shelly Huang, Dr. Roberto Sgarbossa, Dr. Mimosa Vo, Dr. Patrizia Rossi and Dr. Jyotika Bedi.
Our opticians
Registered and on the floorDawn Maxwell, Founder and Registered Optician. Lise Boulianne, Lead Registered Optician. Michelle Jaksic, Zak Henry and Tasha Ignacz, Registered Opticians. Belinda Masozera, Optometric Assistant.
Front of house
Owner and operatorParsa Tester owns and operates the studio, with Lauren Davies as assistant manager and Kristin Fraumeni on office administration.
Testimonials
Rated 4.9 on Google.
Here's what real patients say. Every quote below is from a Google review of this practice, in the patient's own words and shortened only for length.
I have had nothing but the utmost exceptional customer service from every single member of staff at Eyemaxx. It's so refreshing to be treated like a human being, and not just a wallet to be squeezed for profit. You can tell that this is an independent business run by people who care very much about people, and take genuine pride in their work.
Did a full eye exam and it went super well. The staff was very professional and welcoming. Hannah first took me in for the initial measurements, explained each step of the process in a friendly, welcoming and fun attitude, which made the visit comfortable from the start.
The team there is very professional. The opticians will take their time with you ensuring that the frames you select will be the best fit and look for you. I really appreciated their expertise. Plus they have an excellent selection of designer frames. I highly recommend them. Fantastic customer service.
Book an eye exam
Speak with us.
Tell us what you need and when suits you. We are at 237 Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa, and you can always call the studio on 613-216-6076.
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