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.
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.
2. Plan for a designated driver
Dilating drops are administered in order to perform a complete assessment of your eye health.
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:

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