Sleep is a physiological need of primary importance to a baby's health. Sleep allows good physical and cerebral development. Sleep rhythms are established very gradually during the first months of...

Why do so many Scandinavians have blue eyes? The answer lies in a genetic mutation that's thousands of years old. Here's the science behind eye color, its unique concentration...

In the pas few weeks, we’ve been trying really hard to create the perfect Halloween treat/desert that would also be great for your eyes but by accident, we tried Hot...

Nothing brings an optometrist more joy than being able to change someone’s life through better vision. A few years back, the IRIS location in Nanaimo, B.C., had the pleasure of...

Are you an IRIS patient.

This complete FAQ guide answers the most common questions about glasses, including their care, cost, warranties, lens types, and eye health, to help you better understand and choose the...

By Julie Roegiers, general manager of IRIS Mundial 24 IRIS Mundial volunteers returned from Gabon on Thursday, February 1 with their heads full of wonderful memories. After many months of...

Vision Quality   Adolescence is a period characterized by many changes on the physical front, so this is why it is of utmost importance for teenagers to adopt a healthy...

Myopia is a problem when focusing on images in front of the retina causes distance vision to be blurred but remains clear at close range. Nearsighted people, therefore,...

Dacryostenosis, often called lacrimal duct obstruction, is a common problem in newborns, although it can also affect adults. This condition occurs when the nasolacrimal duct, which connects the eye to...

Infectious conjunctivitis, often called “pink eye,” is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Although generally benign, this condition can be very uncomfortable and contagious....

The school year is already well under way.