Are you looking for an optometrist in the Hull area? Altitude Optometry welcomes patients from Hull and throughout the Outaouais region for eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye emergencies. Our clinic is easily accessible from Hull via Highway 50, Montée Paiement exit, with three optometrists on staff and direct billing to your insurance provider.

Comprehensive Eye Care for Patients in Hull

• Screen for common vision problems (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia) in order to provide you with a prescription for glasses or contact lenses that are perfectly suited to your vision.
  

• Identify eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or diabetic retinopathy early on. Early screening increases the chances of treating these conditions before they seriously affect your vision.
  

• A comprehensive eye exam can also reveal signs of general health problems, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, which sometimes manifest themselves in the eyes.
  

Trusted optometrists

Our optometrists see patients every day from Hull—from Vieux-Hull to the Plateau, including Mont-Bleu, Wrightville, Val-Tétreau, and the Saint-Joseph neighborhood.

Our optometrists have extensive clinical experience and regularly undergo continuing education to provide you with high-quality eye care. You can consult them with confidence, knowing that your visual health is in good hands.

Cutting-edge technologies for a comprehensive examination

To ensure an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis, our optometry clinic in Gatineau is equipped with state-of-the-art tools. For example:

• OCT (optical coherence tomography): This 3D imaging of the retina can detect diseases such as glaucoma or AMD long before the first symptoms appear.
  

• Photographs of the back of the eye are used to observe and monitor the health of your eyes over time.
  

• Computerized visual field test to detect possible peripheral vision loss (e.g., in cases of glaucoma).
  

Thanks to these advanced technologies, every eye exam at Altitude Optometry is thorough and personalized. We can detect even the most subtle problems and offer you recommendations tailored to your eyes.

Optometrist or Ophthalmologist in Hull: Which One Should You See?

Many people in Hull look for an ophthalmologist, when an optometrist is often the right first step. The optometrist is the primary care professional for your eyes: they perform your eye exam, prescribe your glasses and contact lenses, screen for eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, and provide follow-up care. For the vast majority of needs, they are the ones you see, often with a much shorter wait time than at a hospital.

An ophthalmologist is a medical specialist who performs surgery and provides advanced medical treatments. Patients are typically referred to an ophthalmologist by an optometrist when the condition warrants it. At Altitude Optometry, we work closely with ophthalmologists in the Outaouais region and will refer you to the right specialist if your situation requires it.

A clinic accessible from anywhere in Hull

Whether you live in Old Hull, the Plateau, Mont-Bleu, Wrightville, Val-Tétreau, or the Saint-Joseph neighborhood, our clinic is just a short drive away via Highway 50, taking the Montée Paiement exit. You’ll avoid the hassle of downtown parking and have quick access to comprehensive eye care.

Private insurance and RAMQ: no billing hassles

At Altitude Optometry Gatineau, we want to make eye care accessible and simple for everyone. That's why we offer direct billing to most private insurance companies.

Insurance accepted: Canada Life, Sun Life, Medic Construction, Alberta Blue Cross, Beneva, Coughlin & Associates Ltd, Blue Cross, Manulife, Equitable Life, Empire Life, Industrial Alliance, and several other insurers.

In addition, eye exams are covered by the RAMQ for children and adolescents under the age of 18, as well as for seniors aged 65 and over.

However, the RAMQ does not cover diagnostic imaging, such as fundus photography and OCT (retinal scan), which enable us to screen for several eye diseases.

New eyeglass prescription and wide selection of frames

An eye exam at Altitude Optometry is an opportunity to leave with a new pair of glasses.

After your exam, you can browse our wide selection of eyeglasses right here at the clinic. Whether your style is classic, modern, or bold, we offer frames to suit every taste and budget. Our opticians will help you choose the perfect frames, taking into account your optometrist's prescription and your comfort.