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PLAN YOUR CONSULTATION AT THE IRIS OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC

The IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic team will be happy to welcome you in a calm and safe environment during your preoperative assessment, which will last approximately two (2) hours. In order to optimize your visit and allow our professionals to respond to your needs, we invite you to read the following instructions carefully:

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

STEP 1: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Submit an appointment request and complete the questionnaire which will be sent to you by email in order to speed up the admission process and the opening of your file. We suggest that you complete your medical questionnaire online before your virtual consultation or your preoperative evaluation at the clinic. The information collected will allow our professionals to identify your visual needs and assess your candidacy for surgical vision correction.

GET YOUR EVALUATION!

By phone : 450-688-6574 ou 1-877-656-4747

or

Submit a request for an appointment here : get an appointment.

STEP 2: SEND US A SUMMARY OF YOUR EYE-VISUAL FILE

With your consent, your vision professional may send us a summary of your optometric file, before your virtual consultation or your preoperative evaluation at the clinic.

Contact your optometrist to ask him to fill out the preoperative referral form, available online for professionals, in the “Referrers Section”. Information can be sent to the IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic:

By fax : 450.688.9516 ou 1.877.674.8256

By email : [email protected] 

If you are unable to reach your optometrist, send us your most recent prescription for glasses or contact lenses. This information will allow our professionals to assess the surgical correction alternative that best suits your vision.

STEP 3: STOP WEARING YOUR CONTACT LENSES

In order to ensure the accuracy of the preoperative measurements, please plan to stop wearing your contact lenses completely before the evaluation:

  • Soft contact lenses, daily wear (removed every evening): at least 7 days off.
  • Soft lenses, extended wear (worn overnight): at least 14 days off.
  • Soft toric lenses (correcting astigmatism): at least 14 days off.
  • Semi-rigid gas permeable lenses: at least 1 month off for every 10 years of wearing.

If you are not able to function with your glasses during the suggested period, the clinic will offer you a partial evaluation as a first step.

  • Ideally, plan to remove your contact lenses at least 24 to 48 hours before the partial assessment.
  • If you are planning surgery, you may need to stop wearing contact lenses for the recommended period, for the second full preoperative assessment.

STEP 4: PROVIDE A DESIGNATED ACCOMPANIMENT

Dilatation drops may be used to fully assess the health of your eyes.

It is strongly recommended that you have a designated companion as you will not be able to drive immediately after the assessment. The effect of the dilation is approximately 4 to 6 hours.

  • Dilation can cause blurred vision and increased sensitivity to light. Bring sunglasses to promote your comfort.
  • In order to limit the number of people circulating inside the clinic:
    • Allow only one person to accompany you during your visit;

    • Provide a designated person to look after any young children;

    • Respect the time of your appointment. If you arrive early, stay outside the clinic until the scheduled time for your appointment.
  • If you are unable to be accompanied or to dilate, the clinic will offer you a partial assessment first.

STEP 5: BRING YOUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

To facilitate the opening of your file, remember to bring your useful documents during your consultation:

  • Your medication and allergy list, if applicable.
  • Your Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ).
  • Plan a method of payment to pay the consultation fees.
    • The cost of a consultation will be communicated to you upon request.
    • The IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic undertakes to deduct the consultation costs from the cost of the surgery, if it is performed within 12 months of the date of the evaluation.

STEP 6 : READ OUR PREPARATION GUIDES OR WATCH OUR VIDEO PLAYLISTS

Get more information and answers to your questions by browsing the website of the IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic.

The informative capsules will allow you to better understand the different alternatives for correcting vision by surgery, depending on your age and your vision problem.

Click on the images to download!

Cover of the information guide on laser refractive surgery
  • If you are between 18 – 40 years old we suggest reading the Guide to Laser Surgery.
  • If you are between 40 – 54 years old we suggest reading both guides.
  • If you are 55 and over we suggest you read the Phacorefractive Surgery Guide.

INFORMATION CAPSULES

View the appropriate playlist for your age group to arrive ready and ask all your questions to our professionals!

ULTRALASIK

If you’re between the ages of 18 and 39, check out this list of videos explaining corneal laser surgery. You will then be well prepared for your consultation!

Phacorefractive surgery

If you are 55 and over watch this list of phacorefractive surgery videos. You will be well informed before your consultation!

*If you are between 40 and 54 years old you will find relevant information in the two informative video playlists as you are a potential candidate for ULTRALASIK or phacorefractive surgery.

TAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT

STEP 7: LEARN ABOUT THE INFECTION PREVENTION STEPS 

 

Check your health and symptoms:

If you have unusual symptoms we will invite you to postpone your visit to a later date.

Wearing a medical mask:

  • The medical staff will wear a mask during your evaluation;
  • Wearing a mask is recommended in certain circumstances:
    • If you have symptoms (e.g.: fever, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion)
    • If your health makes you more vulnerable (e.g.: immunocompromised person, pregnant woman, elderly person, etc.)
  • The clinic will provide you with a disposable mask upon your arrival, if needed.

Hand hygiene:

  • Upon arrival, disinfect your hands and frequently used items (smartphone, electronic tablet, etc.).
  • Hand disinfection products will be available in strategic locations throughout the clinic.

Limitation of non-essential contacts:

  • In order to limit the number of people circulating inside the clinic:
    • Allow only one person to accompany you during your visit;
    • Provide a designated person to look after any young children;
    • Respect your appointment time. If you arrive early, stay outside the clinic until your scheduled appointment time.

Our mission is to provide you with high quality service without compromising on safety.

Contact our coordination team for any additional questions or if you wish to change your appointment.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR A CONSULTATION!

Our mission is to provide you with high quality service without compromising on safety.

Contact our coordination team for any additional questions or if you wish to change your appointment.

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