Eastern Ontario Laser Vision Correction
Taking your vision
to new heights
Put your eyecare in the hands of someone you trust. Contact us today to learn more.
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Our Story
Since 1992, a steady focus on clearer vision — measured in patients cared for, technology adopted, and clinicians who chose to build here.
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1992
Focus Eye Focus Eye is founded
Dr. David Edmison establishes the practice, bringing Laser Vision Correction and advanced Refractive Lens procedures to patients across Eastern Ontario.
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1998
Focus Eye Wavefront-Guided Ablation
Adopting WGA to build a detailed 3D map of the eye — the foundation for treatment shaped to each patient.
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2014
Focus Eye Everest Surgicentre opens
A dedicated operating room opens for private lens procedures.
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2014
Focus Medical Ancillary Focus Medical Ancillary begins
A new arm of the practice takes shape to serve Insured Services patients.
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2015
Focus Medical Ancillary Formally founded
Focus Medical Ancillary is established as a division of Focus Eye dedicated to Insured Services.
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2017
Focus Eye Advanced Diagnostic Testing (ADET)
Specialized diagnostics that go beyond standard assessments to sharpen surgical results.
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2018
Focus Eye The iDesign System
Measuring 1,257 individual data points — 25× more accurate than traditional standard measurements.
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2019
Focus Eye New surgeons, new procedures
Dr. Ryan Wink, OD, and Dr. Davin Johnson, FRCSC, join Focus Eye, and Refractive Cataract surgery is introduced.
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2019
Focus Medical Ancillary The first FMA Associate
Dr. Julia Baryla, FRCSC, joins as the first FMA Associate, offering Insured Services through OHIP as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist.
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2020October
Focus Eye Kingston finds a new home
Focus Eye Centre Kingston relocates from Hotel Dieu Hospital to #725 Arlington Park Place and opens an operating room for private lens procedures.
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2020November
Milestone Partnering with The Ottawa Hospital
An innovative joint project to help address the cataract surgery backlog — a first-of-its-kind program in Ontario that continues today.
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2021
Milestone New clinical leadership
Dr. Wink is named Optometric Director and Dr. Davin Johnson is named Medical Director.
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2021October
Milestone Partnering with KHSC
Focus Eye Centre Kingston joins Kingston Health Sciences Centre to help address the cataract backlog in Kingston and the surrounding area.
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2021December
Milestone A founder’s farewell
Founder, refractive laser pioneer, and long-time Medical Director Dr. David Edmison retires from Focus Eye.
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2022January
Milestone 1105 Carling Avenue opens
A purpose-built, 25,000 sq ft facility for Ophthalmology — including a ground-floor Level 2 operating room — officially opens in Ottawa.
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2022August
Focus Medical Ancillary Five ophthalmologists join
Drs. Frank and Paul Bastianelli, Dr. Zabel, Dr. MacInnis, and Dr. Marshall move from Centrepointe to Focus Medical Ancillary and begin seeing patients.
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2022September
Focus Medical Ancillary A new associate
Dr. Alfred Basilious becomes an Associate with Focus Medical Ancillary.
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2022October
Focus Medical Ancillary Licensed for insured cataract surgery
Ontario’s Ministry of Health, through Independent Health Facilities, licenses Focus Medical Ancillary to perform Out-of-Hospital Insured Cataract surgeries.
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2023
Focus Eye AI-assisted precision
Refractive Cataract services are enhanced with AI-infused ORA and Verion systems for more precise, tailored vision correction.
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2026June
Milestone Stittsville opens
Focus Eye opens a new clinic in Stittsville — bringing care closer to patients in the west end.
The story continues.
Your vision, simplified
Ready for a simpler, clearer life?
What are the main reasons most people choose laser eye surgery? It makes their lives simpler and better. Relying on glasses and contacts takes time away from the things you love. And it's frustrating, expensive, and forces you to rely on objects — namely lenses — restricting your clarity of vision.
If you're curious about Laser Vision Correction and how it could improve the quality of your life, let's discuss your options.
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Non-Hospital Cataract Services
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Get Better Vision and Peace of Mind.
Few things are as important to how we engage with the world than our eyes, which is why we take our role in your vision health very seriously. Our skilled surgeons are committed to providing Standard of Care procedures and working with you to achieve your finest vision.
Is Laser Vision Correction the right path for you? Take a free quiz to find out.
Laser Vision Correction in Ottawa
Why Choose Focus Eye Centre?
We get it – you have plenty of options for your corrective surgery. That said, we always strive to be the most experienced, providing our patients with top-notch care and an excellent overall experience.
Medical Experience
Our surgeons are committed to working with patients to provide the most experienced vision possible. All surgeons are Hospital Affiliated, live, and are involved in our community.
Reputation & Results
In 1992, our founder David Edmison, MD, FRCSC had a vision to bring LVC to Eastern Ontario. Thirty years later, his legacy continues with our Refractive Laser and Cataract programs, which have positively impacted tens of thousands of patients across Eastern Ontario.
State of the Art Technology
Our surgeons use advanced technology to ensure that each of our patients are presented with excellent treatment options.
Patient Care & Support
Feeling comfortable and reassured during your experience is a vital part of serving our patients.
Affordability
Many hesitate to move forward with laser surgery because of the price tag, which is why we offer all our patients affordable financing options. We also provide no-charge consultations to answer all your questions and help put your mind at ease.
Schedule Your Appointment
Don’t wait any longer to see the world in a whole new way – whether you’re in Ottawa or Kingston, book your appointment now and take the first step towards clear, effortless vision with Focus Eye.
You've got questions. We've got answers.
Questions?
Laser Vision Correction FAQs
At Focus Eye Centre we offer Intralase SBK and PRK procedures. Both procedures are extremely safe, often providing patients with their excellent natural vision.
- You should be 18 years or older.
- Your eye prescription should not have changed much in the last year.
- Your refractive error must be one that can be treated with LVC.
- Your corneas need to be thick enough and healthy, and your overall eye health must be generally good.
- You need to have realistic expectations about what LVC can and cannot do for you.
At Focus, we help stay on top of any changes and ensure that our patients are well informed about eye health and the best available treatment options.
Refractive Cataract FAQs
Over time, the lens of our eye can become cloudy, preventing light rays from passing clearly through the lens. The loss of transparency may be so mild that vision is barely affected, or it can be so severe that no shapes or movements are seen — only light and dark. When the lens becomes cloudy enough to obstruct vision to any significant degree, it is called a cataract.
Eyeglasses or contact lenses can usually correct slight refractive errors caused by early cataracts, but they cannot sharpen your vision if a severe cataract is present. The most common cause of cataract is aging. Other causes include trauma, medications such as steroids, systemic diseases such as diabetes, and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light. People who smoke seem to get cataracts earlier than non-smokers.
Phacoemulsification is a surgical method used to remove the clouding of the eye's naturally clear lens known as a cataract.
Focus Eye also uses the highly-advanced AnalyzOR and ORA systems for up-to-the-moment lens selection before and during the surgical process.
Where to find us
Our Locations
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4G5
Kanata, ON K2V 1C7
Kingston, ON K7M 7E4