Have you woken up in the morning with a patch of red blood on the white part of your eye? If you don't feel any pain, it's probably a subconjunctival...

To become an optometrist, you must first have a scientific mind, keen interest, and curiosity for the health field. University studies in optometry are very demanding and limited. After college...

Artificial intelligence for the detection of eye diseases Always on the lookout and at the forefront of new technologies, IRIS entered into a partnership with Diagnos in June 2021. This...

The Avengers superheroes are the #1 favourite characters for children aged 6-8. Avengers tells the epic interconnected story of a group of superheroes who must learn to work together and...

Glasses with Transitions® lenses have the unique ability to change tint with light. The lenses reach their darkest in the sun and lighten in the shade. However, they continue to...

Scleritis of the eye is inflammation of the sclera, the fibrous membrane surrounding the eyeball. Scleritis is easily observed when it reaches the front layer of the sclera. It appears...

Vacations are a time to take the family to the beach or the mountains. Since that time of the year is around the corner, we've compiled some helpful tips for...

The profession of Optometrist has undergone great transformations in recent years, and we will likely see even greater ones in the years to come. As professionals, how do we keep...

June is Cataract Awareness Month, so we are taking this opportunity to answer common questions our optometrists often receive about cataracts.   What are cataracts? This common condition affects more...

At IRIS, the opportunities for optometrists are endless. The possibilities are only matched by the professional development an optometrist wishes to achieve in their career.  At IRIS, we recognize the...

You may have episcleritis if you have a red spot on the white part of your eye. This eye condition tends to occur more often in young adults and women....

Foreign object injuries are the most common injuries seen in optometry clinics. Foreign objects are particles that reach the eye and lodge in the surface layers. These can include metal...