Subspecialty Ophthalmology · Academic Teaching Faculty

Excellence in
ophthalmology.
Referral-based.
Research-driven.

18 ophthalmologists across 8 subspecialties — affiliated with William Osler Health System and other leading GTA teaching hospitals — delivering the full spectrum of medical and surgical eye care at 4 Greater Toronto Area locations.

20+Years of service
18Ophthalmologists
4GTA clinic locations
Our Flagship Service

Cataract & lens surgery, led by the evidence

Canada’s highest-volume laser-assisted cataract centre — offering the full range of techniques and lenses, from the OHIP-covered standard option to the most advanced premium and light-adjustable lenses, with every recommendation grounded in our own published outcomes.

Why Uptown Eye

Specialist depth, under one roof

We’re a true subspecialty practice — not a general clinic, and not a chain. Here is what that means for your care.

Research-led recommendations

Treatment guided by our own peer-reviewed outcomes — not by marketing or manufacturer claims.

The full range of technology

Every cataract technique and every lens category, so your plan is chosen on merit, never on what a clinic happens to offer.

Both eyes, efficiently

Same-day bilateral surgery where appropriate, performed in our own accredited surgical centre with anaesthesiologist monitoring.

Subspecialty expertise on site

Fellowship-trained cornea, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastic specialists in the building when your eye needs more than one.

Coordinated care, no dead ends

Every patient leaves with a clear next step within the U Vision Group network of specialist clinics.

Your optometrist stays involved

We protect the referring relationship and send patients back to their own optometrist for ongoing care.

Our Specialists

Eighteen specialists, one standard of care

Our ophthalmologists are board-certified subspecialists and active researchers — many holding University of Toronto faculty appointments and leadership roles at teaching hospitals across the region. The right specialist for your specific condition, every time.

Meet the specialists
18Board-certified ophthalmologists
5Subspecialties under one roof
U of TFaculty appointments & fellowship directorships
300+Peer-reviewed publications
Research & Education

Research-driven clinical excellence.

Uptown Eye Specialists doesn't just follow the evidence — we generate it. Our physicians are active researchers, clinical trial investigators, and contributors to the global body of ophthalmic knowledge.

Our research is full-circle. The questions begin in everyday clinical encounters — a pattern noticed across hundreds of patients, or a result a standard approach doesn’t quite explain — and they span every subspecialty we practise.

Those observations become studies, and the findings come back into the clinic: refining how we diagnose, which technologies we adopt, and how we counsel each patient. The evidence we help create becomes the care our patients receive — and the outcomes we see drive the next question.

300+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
3,144 Eyes in Landmark ReLACS Study
#1 ReLACS Volume in Canada
8+ Active Clinical Trials

Cataract & Laser Surgery

IOL outcomes, ReLACS, and refractive results in cataract care.

Glaucoma

Selective laser trabeculoplasty, micropulse laser, and minimally invasive surgery.

Medical & Surgical Retina

Diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and anti-VEGF therapy.

Cornea & Anterior Segment

Corneal disease, cross-linking, and ocular surface reconstruction.

AI & Digital Health

Artificial intelligence in screening and post-operative patient care.

Clinical Trials

Multi-centre studies and prospective outcomes research.

For Referring Optometrists

A referral partner, not a pipeline

We’re a referral-based practice. Your patients return to you for their ongoing care, you receive the consultation findings and surgical plan, and our Professional Relations team is here to support your office — with clear, timely communication every step of the way.

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Our Locations

Four clinics across the Greater Toronto Area

Specialist eye care close to home, with surgery performed at our accredited U Surgical Centre.

Brampton

7900 Hurontario St, Suite 401
Brampton, ON L6Y 0P6

Vaughan

2180 Steeles Ave W, Suite 221
Concord, ON L4K 2Z5

Scarborough

2101 Brimley Rd, Suite 109
Scarborough, ON M1S 2B4

Etobicoke

135 Queens Plate Dr, Suite 120
Etobicoke, ON M9W 6V1

UVG Network

Connected care, one record.

Uptown Eye anchors the U Vision Group network — when your care calls for dry eye treatment, laser correction, specialty eyewear, or a surgical suite, you move within a team that already knows you.

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Ready to see a specialist?

Your evaluation at Uptown Eye Specialists includes a thorough assessment by a board-certified ophthalmologist who specialises in your condition. Ask your optometrist or family doctor for a referral, or contact us directly.

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The information on this website is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. A comprehensive eye examination by a qualified ophthalmologist is required for diagnosis and treatment recommendations specific to your condition.