The IRIS clinic in Ste-Rose was opened in 1997 by Dr. France St-Arnaud, optometrist. Dr. Marie-Pierre Gratton and Dr. Marlène Cléroux, optometrists, took over the reins of the business, maintaining the commitment to always put the patient first and work in a cheerful atmosphere. The two optometrists became friends while studying optometry at the University of Montreal. They shared a common goal of investing in IRIS because they wanted to provide quality products and professional services to their patients.