About

Dr. Setareh Ziai is a dedicated Ophthalmologist practicing at The Ottawa Hospital Eye Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6. Known for her expertise in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery, she provides advanced medical and surgical eye care with a patient-centered approach. Patients are encouraged to share their experiences and write a review to help others discover trusted ophthalmology services in Ottawa.

Special interest

Her medical interests include corneal transplantation, ocular surface disorders, anterior segment surgery, refractive procedures such as LASIK and PRK, and cataract surgery. She is also actively engaged in research on corneal disease and ocular surface pathology, contributing to advancements in surgical techniques and patient outcomes.

Education and training

Dr. Ziai earned her MD from the University of Ottawa in 2005, completed residency training in Ophthalmology at the University of Ottawa from 2005 to 2011, and pursued fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute from 2011 to 2013. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Practice address

Affiliated Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital

  • 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
  • 613-737-8899 ext. 78578
  • 613-761-4462
  • https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/

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Lennox
July 18, 2025
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Punctuality - Yes
Detail-oriented - Yes
Professionalism - Yes
Polite and caring - Yes
Discrimination - No
Quality medical care - Yes
Professional team - Yes
Recommend - Yes
I find the page useful - Yes

Dr Ziai is an absolute force of calm in the chaotic world of blurry vision. I came in feeling like my eyes were buffering real life—slow, fuzzy, and kind of glitchy. She greeted me with this quiet confidence and walked me through everything like she was guiding me through a forest trail—clear, steady, and surprisingly comforting. No rush, no confusion, just pure clarity and kindness. Now I’m seeing the world like someone turned off airplane mode. Ottawa’s lucky to have her.

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Frequently Asked Questions

She performs corneal transplants, refractive procedures such as LASIK and PRK, and cataract surgery.

She completed two years of fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute.

Yes, she is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, mentoring future ophthalmologists.

Her research focuses on corneal disease, ocular surface pathology, and innovations in anterior segment surgery.

Absolutely, patients are encouraged to write reviews to help others make informed decisions about their eye health.

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