The blog
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Understanding Presbyopia
Have you increased the font size on your phone in order to see text messages lately? Are you reading restaurant menus at arm's length? Did you recently celebrate a forty “something”...
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In 2021, IRIS Mundial celebrates its 20th year of existence
By Julie Roegiers, General Manager of IRIS Mundial The birth of IRIS MundialIn June 2001, thanks to the visionary and committed spirit of Dr. Jean-Pierre Tchang, optometrist, our...
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In February, it's the IRIS Mundial Month!
Once again, this year, IRIS stores across Canada are proud to donate $10 per pair of glasses sold during the month of February to IRIS Mundial. The IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic...
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Depression and Your Eyes
Depression is a disease that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Overwhelming melancholy can have a debilitating effect on both a psychological and physical level. Researched extensively...
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5 Tips for Healthy Eyes
The basics of healthy living include exercise and eating a well-balanced diet. Walks, bike rides, healthy greens, fruit loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and natural nutrients are all means of protecting...
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Buy A Zeal, Plant A Tree
If you like responsible fashion as much as we do, you're going to love this initiative! Ever heard of Zeal Optics? They are an eyewear company with an admirable...
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We Are Debunking 5 Myths About Contact Lenses!
Myth 1: You can swim with contact lenses. Reality: This is not recommended! The FDA warns that “there is a risk of eye infection from bacteria and other microorganisms in swimming...
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Smokers: Your Eyesight Can Be Affected by Your Habit
We all know that smoking is detrimental to your health. However, a lot of people don’t know the devastating effects that cigarettes can have on your eyes: tobacco can permanently...
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Why Your Prescription for Contact Lenses Differs from Your Glasses?
You might be surprised to learn that the prescription you get for glasses at the end of your eye exam does not apply to contact lenses! To determine your contact...
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Sicilian-Style Orange and Fennel Salad
Who doesn’t love Italian food? Pasta, pizza, lasagna, how can anyone resist these delicious dishes? But Italian food isn’t just about carbs and gooey cheese. Many recipes combine simple ingredients...
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A gift idea suitable for everyone!
UV rays love snow. But we do too and, we want to enjoy the outdoors while keeping our eyes healthy!
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An Interview with Marie-Eve Deschênes, Manager at IRIS in Lachute
Marie-Eve is very well-liked by her coworkers! And this November, she celebrates her 10 years with the big IRIS family. To highlight her "tin anniversary" with us, she tells us...
