Important recommendations before your preoperative assessment at the clinic

Preoperative assessment

The team at the IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic will be pleased to welcome you in a calm and safe environment during your preoperative assessment, which will last approximately two (2) hours. To optimize your visit and allow our professionals to better address your needs, we invite you to carefully read the instructions provided on this page.

Important recommendations before your preoperative assessment at the clinic

Important instructions before your preoperative assessment at the clinic

1. Complete the online medical questionnaire

To help expedite the registration process and the creation of your medical file, we recommend that you complete your online medical questionnaire before your preoperative assessment at the clinic. The information you provide will help our healthcare professionals identify your visual needs and assess your candidacy for vision correction surgery.

 

• The questionnaire is divided into sections and should take less than ten (10) minutes to complete.

 

• Your responses will be transmitted securely to ensure the confidentiality and protection of your personal information.

 

• Once you have completed the questionnaire, a copy of your responses will be sent to you by email.

 

Questionnaire to complete

 

2. Plan for a designated driver

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.

 

3. Allow sufficient 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.

Verres de contact

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.

4. 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.

5. Payment method & important documents

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.

 

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

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If you are between 18–40 years old, we recommend reading the Laser Surgery Guide.
If you are between 40–54 years old, we recommend reading both guides.
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Do you have questions about the surgery?

Our coordination team will be happy to answer your questions. Contact us at 1-877-656-4747.