Is there an optometrist near the Entertainment District?
Yes. Spadina Optometry is at 477 Richmond St W, Suite 809 — a short walk west of the Entertainment District, just past Spadina Avenue on Richmond Street West.
We have cared for downtown Toronto patients since 2002 as an independent, female-owned practice — the same team, knowing your eyes year after year.
How do I get here from the district?
From TIFF Bell Lightbox, Roy Thomson Hall, or the Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales theatres on King Street, we are:
- Roughly a 10-minute walk west along King or Richmond
- One short ride on the 504 King or 501 Queen streetcar
- About a 10-minute walk from Osgoode Station (Line 1)
Booking around a shift schedule
The Entertainment District runs on restaurants, hotels, theatres, and venues — and a lot of our patients work those hours. We are open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, so a morning appointment before an evening shift is often the easiest fit.
We direct-bill most major employer and union plans — Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, and more — so you do not pay out of pocket and claim later. See our supported insurance plans, or book a time that works.
Eye emergency downtown?
If something is wrong with your eye during the day or before a shift, call us at 416-703-2797. We see urgent patients and can often fit you in the same day for:
- Sudden vision changes or loss
- Flashes of light or new floaters
- Eye pain, redness, or swelling
- Something stuck in your eye
No referral is needed. For a chemical splash or serious injury, go to the nearest emergency room first, then follow up with us. See when to call an optometrist versus going to the ER.
Do I need a referral to book?
No. In Ontario you do not need a referral to see an optometrist. You can book directly online or call us.
Where is the nearest eye doctor to the Entertainment District?
Spadina Optometry, 477 Richmond St W, Suite 809 - at Richmond and Spadina, a short walk west of the Entertainment District.
Our optometrists hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and are licensed by the College of Optometrists of Ontario, and they handle eye exams, prescriptions, and urgent eye problems. You can book online without a referral. For the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist, see here.
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Live or work near the Entertainment District? Book an eye exam.
A short walk or one streetcar stop away. Direct insurance billing available for most plans.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text us at 416-703-2797.
Spadina Optometry has cared for downtown Toronto patients since 2002 — an independent practice where the same team knows your eyes year after year.
Last reviewed: September 2, 2026