IRIS Optometrists and Opticians

Eye exams are the kind of appointment that slides off a calendar until something goes wrong, which is a shame, since much of what an optometrist looks for shows up long before you notice it yourself. IRIS Optometrists and Opticians is at 1544 Harvey Avenue in Kelowna, on the stretch of the arterial nearer the downtown end, which puts it within reach of most of the city without much of a detour.

In British Columbia the public plan generally covers routine exams for children and for older adults, with the working years falling to extended health coverage or to the patient, so asking what is billed and to whom before the appointment avoids a surprise at the desk. Bring your current glasses, contact lens details, your sunglasses and a list of medications. Booking is easiest by phone at +1-250-861-5665, and location details sit at locations.iris.ca. Allow extra time if your pupils are being dilated, since a bright Okanagan afternoon is genuinely uncomfortable afterwards and having someone else drive home is the better arrangement.