Referring Doctors

Your patients deserve
seamless care.

From referral to recovery, our fellowship-trained specialists and your practice work as one team — with clear communication and a shared commitment to excellent patient outcomes.

How to ReferOur Subspecialties
100,000+
CATARACT SURGERIES COMPLETED
250+
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
18
BOARD-CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
7
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Why Refer to Uptown Eye

Subspecialty expertise under one roof

Every patient you refer deserves the highest level of subspecialty care. Here’s what sets Uptown Eye Specialists apart.

Subspecialty-Trained Team

18 ophthalmologists covering most subspecialties: cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, pediatric ophthalmology, cornea, and refractive surgery.

Led by co-founders Dr. Eric S. Tam, MD, FRCSC and Dr. Sohel Somani, MD, FRCSC (Co-Medical Directors of UVG), our hospital-credentialed surgeons — with appointments at William Osler Health System, Toronto Western Hospital (UHN), and Mount Sinai Hospital — with academic teaching appointments at leading GTA universities.

Research-Led Credibility

Canada’s highest-volume ReLACS (Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery) centre with a published outcomes study from 3,000+ cases led by Dr. Somani’s PRECISE research program.

Treatment recommendations guided by our own clinical data and 250+ peer-reviewed publications.

Seamless Coordinated Care

Your patient stays connected throughout their journey. Discharge summaries and clinical reports sent back to your office promptly.

Post-operative care returns to the referring optometrist for routine follow-up. A true partnership, not a handoff.

7-Day Cataract Surgical Access

With hospital ORs and two private ambulatory surgical centres, we perform cataract surgery seven days a week — including weekends. Your patients face significantly shorter wait times for both OHIP-covered and premium IOL procedures, and weekend availability means less time away from work for patients and their families.

Dedicated Professional Relations

Every referring office gets a single point of contact on our Professional Relations team — for booking coordination, clinical updates, and communication delivered the way your office prefers. Urgent referrals are expedited, and our specialists are directly accessible for time-sensitive clinical questions.

Full-Spectrum Eye Care Ecosystem

One referral opens the door to every subspecialty under one umbrella — cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastics, paediatrics, plus the U Dry Eye Institute, U Optical, U Eye Laser Cosmetic, and U Surgical Centre. Your patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care without needing multiple specialist referrals.

Referral Process

How to refer

Three simple methods. Whichever you choose, our intake team processes referrals promptly and confirms appointments within 48 hours.

01
Fax Referral Form

Send referral to (416) 292-0331

02
Email Referral

Send referral documents directly to info@uptowneye.ca. Our intake team will confirm receipt and schedule the appointment.

03
OCEANS e-Referral

Submit referrals electronically through the Ontario OCEANS eReferral network for streamlined digital processing and tracking.

What to include

Patient Information

  • ✓Full name and date of birth
  • ✓Contact phone number and email
  • ✓OHIP number or insurance details
  • ✓Preferred clinic location

Clinical Information

  • ✓Chief complaint and reason for referral
  • ✓Relevant past ocular history
  • ✓Current medications (including eye drops)
  • ✓Recent refraction and/or eye test results
  • ✓Urgency level (routine, ASAP, or urgent)
  • ✓Referring office details (referring doctor name, billing #, office fax)
Professional Relations

Your dedicated concierge team

Whether your patient needs cataract surgery, a refractive consultation, or subspecialty evaluation, our professional relations team ensures seamless coordination from referral to post-op report.

Priority Scheduling

Streamlined booking coordination for cataract, refractive, and urgent referrals — so nothing falls through the cracks.

Dedicated Contact

A single point of contact who knows your practice and keeps every case — from IOL selection to LASIK workup — on track.

Tailored Communication

Reports and updates delivered the way your office prefers — fax, email, or portal.

Direct Access

Direct lines to our cataract, refractive, and subspecialty surgeons for clinical questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from referring doctors

Yes. We actively welcome referrals from doctors across the GTA and beyond. Our clinic volumes are well-managed and we maintain 48-hour appointment scheduling as a standard.

For routine referrals, we typically schedule appointments within 2–6 weeks, depending on subspecialty demand and patient availability. Urgent cases (retinal detachment, acute glaucoma) are prioritized and may be scheduled the same day or next business day.

Yes. While a formal referral letter is helpful for clinical context, patients can also call us directly to schedule if they don’t have a recent letter. Our intake team will help gather the necessary clinical information during the booking call.

All operative notes and clinical summaries are sent to your fax number or email (whichever you prefer) within 2–3 business days of the patient’s visit or surgery. You can also call us to request copies anytime.

Absolutely. Our surgeons are available to discuss complex cases or patient-specific concerns. If you haven’t already, sign up through our Professional Relations section above — your dedicated contact will connect you directly with the relevant specialist.

Yes. If a patient or referring doctor seeks a second opinion on a diagnosis or surgical plan, we welcome the opportunity to review and provide input. Submit the referral like any other and let us know it’s a second opinion request.

We believe in true coordinated care. Our surgeons see patients for scheduled post-operative visits (typically 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks post-op, depending on procedure). Routine long-term follow-up (3+ months) returns to you. We’re always available if complications arise.

Most referrals are processed smoothly. The most helpful additions are: (1) clear reason for referral, (2) relevant test results or images, (3) patient’s preferred location or doctor (if applicable), and (4) urgency level. If any information is unclear, our team will call to clarify.

Our Locations

Send your referrals anywhere

If you or your patient have a preferred location, please note it on the referral. Otherwise, we assign based on patient convenience and specialist availability.

Brampton
7900 Hurontario St, Unit 401
Brampton, ON L6Y 0P6
Ph: (416) 292-0330
Fax: (416) 292-0331
Vaughan
2180 Steeles Ave W, Unit 221
Concord, ON L4K 2Z5
Ph: (416) 292-0330
Fax: (416) 292-0331
Scarborough
2101 Brimley Rd, Unit 109
Scarborough, ON M1S 2B4
Ph: (416) 292-0330
Fax: (416) 292-0331
Etobicoke
135 Queens Plate Dr, Unit 120
Etobicoke, ON M9W 6V1
Ph: (416) 292-0330
Fax: (416) 292-0331
Vision Correction

Patients exploring laser or lens-based
vision correction?

Through our sister clinic, U Eye Laser Cosmetic (UELC), we offer a full spectrum of refractive procedures — including UltraView FREEDOM laser vision correction and premium IOL options for patients with early lens changes.

Every referral receives the same coordinated care model: thorough screening, transparent patient education, and a complete report back to your office. Your patients stay your patients.