Preoperative evaluation
The team at the IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic will be pleased to welcome you in a calm and safe environment for your preoperative evaluation, which lasts approximately two (2) hours. To help optimize your visit and allow our professionals to properly address your needs, we invite you to carefully read the instructions provided on this page.
Important recommendations before your evaluation
Scheduling a preoperative evaluation appointment
1. Plan for a designated companion.
Dilating drops are administered in order to perform a complete assessment of your eye health.
- It is strongly recommended that you arrange for a designated companion, as you will not be able to drive immediately after the examination. The effects of dilation last approximately 4 to 6 hours.
Dilation may cause blurred vision and increased sensitivity to light. Please bring sunglasses to help ensure your comfort.
2. Allow the appropriate time to stop wearing your contact lenses.
To ensure the accuracy of preoperative measurements, please plan to completely stop wearing your contact lenses before the evaluation:
- Soft contact lenses, daily wear (removed every night): at least 7 days without wear.
- Soft contact lenses, extended wear (worn overnight): at least 14 days without wear.
- Soft toric contact lenses (for astigmatism correction): at least 14 days without wear.
- Gas-permeable rigid contact lenses: at least 1 month without wear for every 10 years of use.
If you are unable to function comfortably with your glasses during the recommended period, the clinic can offer you a partial evaluation as an initial step. To arrange this, please contact us by phone at 450-688-6564. A member of our patient coordination team will be pleased to assist you.
3. Lubricate your eyes with artificial tears
Before your consultation, it is recommended to lubricate your eyes with artificial tears 4 times a day. Lubrication helps facilitate the measurements taken during your consultation. Ideally, it would be beneficial to lubricate your eyes for a period of two weeks (14 days).
If the time between booking your appointment and the date of your visit is less than two weeks, simply lubricate your eyes 4 times a day until the date of your appointment.
4. Plan for a payment method to cover the assessment fees.
An evaluation fee ranging from $90 to $125 applies to your preoperative appointment. These fees cover imaging as well as the comprehensive assessment performed by an eye care professional.
5. Bring your important documents
To facilitate opening your file, remember to bring the following documents to your consultation:
• Your list of medications and allergies, if applicable.
• Your Quebec Health Insurance Card (RAMQ).
• Your sunglasses. Pupil dilation may temporarily cause increased light sensitivity.
• If possible, send us a copy of your eye health record or your eyeglass or contact lens prescription by email: [email protected]
Some videos to help you
ULTRALASIK
If you are between 18 and 39 years old, watch this video explaining laser corneal surgery. You will then be well prepared for your consultation!
Phacorefractive surgery
If you are 55 years old or older, watch this series of videos about phacorefractive surgery. You will be well informed before your consultation!
Read our surgery preparation guides
If you are between 18 and 40 years old, we recommend reading the Laser Surgery Guide.
If you are between 40 and 54 years old, we recommend reading both guides.
If you are 55 or older, we recommend reading the Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery Guide.
Are you a candidate for surgery?
Book an appointment for a personalized evaluation with one of our specialists and find out whether surgery could improve your vision.
