The New Era of Eye Care.

The article presents a corporate profile of IRIS The Visual Group, a privately owned corporation and a nationwide network of optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists in Canada. With the changing needs of patients and providers, it says that IRIS, which began operations in 1986, is an example of a new model of eye care that has emerged as part of a transformation in the way optometry is practiced. Prior to its establishment, Iris has grown into a network that includes more than 500 optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists working together to provide patients with a full range of eye care including two ophthalmology clinics that focus on laser refractive surgery. It notes that throughout the growth period of IRIS, it has also faced significant challenges along the way.