Eye Am offers comprehensive eye exams, dry eye screening and clinical treatments, glasses and contact lens fitting, sports vision expertise, diagnosis of conditions like glaucoma, cataracts and AMD, dry AMD management, and medico-aesthetic care for the eye contour area including IPL and radiofrequency. The clinic serves adults, children and seniors, with a team of optometrists, opticians and medico-aesthetic specialists.
Thanks to advanced diagnostic equipment like retinal scanning and Meibomian gland imaging, Eye Am ensures high diagnostic accuracy and personalized follow-up for each patient across its clinics in Quebec City, Dorval, Boucherville and Technopôle Angus.
Appointments can be booked online 24/7 through the dedicated page on the website, where you can choose your location, type of service (eye exam, dry eye assessment, medico-aesthetic care) and preferred time slot. A reminder by email or SMS is sent before your visit. You can also book by phone for more direct contact.
All Eye Am professionals are members in good standing of the Ordre des optométristes du Québec and the Ordre des opticiens d'ordonnances du Québec. The clinic complies with provincial standards for sanitation, data management and conformity with the Act respecting health and social services.
Guarantees apply to frames, corrective lenses and certain specialized treatments. In case of any post-treatment issue, an after-sales service policy ensures quick and effective follow-up.
The team includes experienced optometrists, qualified opticians and medico-aesthetic specialists trained in the latest health vision technologies. Each professional participates in ongoing training to stay current with diagnostic and therapeutic advances in optometry and eye care.
This multidisciplinary approach allows for comprehensive care, from the medical exam to frame selection, through dry eye treatments and aesthetic eye contour care.
Eye Am clinics are open Monday through Saturday, generally from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. depending on the location. To check exact hours for each clinic:
Eye Am stands out through the combination of leading medical expertise and a human-centered approach. The clinic invests in advanced diagnostic equipment (retinal scanning, corneal topography, Meibomian gland imaging) and offers an exclusive selection of designer frames not found in major optical chains.
The patient experience is designed to provide personalized care at every step, from the comprehensive optometric assessment to finding the perfect pair of glasses, with advice tailored to each person's lifestyle, visual needs and style.
Eye Am has four locations in Boucherville, Dorval, Montreal (Technopôle Angus) and Quebec City. Each clinic is accessible by public transit and has nearby parking.
The care and products offered at Eye Am are covered by most private insurance companies in Quebec for partial or full reimbursement of eye exams, corrective glasses and certain specialized treatments. The administrative team helps patients prepare and submit claims according to their personal coverage.
The RAMQ covers eye exams for children under 18 and people 65 and older. However, it does not cover the imaging done for precise diagnosis of ocular diseases. For adults between 18 and 64, the exam is generally not covered by the public plan, except in specific medical conditions. Most private insurance plans offer partial or full reimbursement.
At Eye Am, the team can inform you of your RAMQ eligibility and help you maximize your private insurance reimbursements for your eye care.
Eye Am uses leading diagnostic technologies including retinal imaging, corneal topography and Meibomian gland analysis. For dry eye treatment, the clinic offers LipiFlow, IPL (intense pulsed light), photobiomodulation, iLux and radiofrequency — devices that target the root causes of ocular discomfort.
A comprehensive eye exam at Eye Am — which includes retinal photography, retinal scanning, Meibomian gland imaging and ocular alignment analysis — costs $175. The exam is covered by the RAMQ for children under 18 and adults 65 and older, except for the imaging used for precise disease diagnosis. Most private insurance plans reimburse part or all of the cost for adults.
The assessment combines a questionnaire on symptoms and lifestyle habits, tear film measurement, tear colorimetry and high-resolution Meibomian gland imaging. This protocol pinpoints the exact cause of dryness, whether evaporative or aqueous deficient, as well as severity and aggravating factors like screen time, climate or medication.
This comprehensive assessment quickly guides patients toward the right treatment and avoids diagnostic errors. Patients leave with a clear roadmap to improve visual comfort and restore natural tear production.
Symptoms include burning, stinging or gritty sensations, redness, fluctuating vision, light sensitivity and difficulty wearing contact lenses or working long hours in front of a screen. Frequent blinking and a constant need to hydrate the eyes are also common signs of chronic dry eye.
Options range from artificial tears and specialized eye drops to technology-based procedures like IPL (intense pulsed light), LipiFlow, iLux, photobiomodulation and radiofrequency, which stimulate the Meibomian glands and reduce eyelid inflammation. The approach is personalized based on the type and severity of dry eye.
Dry eye and rosacea are frequently associated: chronic inflammation of the conjunctiva and the skin around the eyes worsens dryness symptoms, causes persistent redness and disrupts lipid secretion in the tear film.
Eye Am systematically screens for rosacea during dry eye assessments and offers combined skin and eye treatments, promoting inflammation reduction and lasting relief.
Prevention involves reducing exposure to dry or air-conditioned environments, managing screen time, applying warm compresses and regularly cleaning the eyelids. Increasing humidity in living spaces and taking frequent visual breaks also help protect the tear film.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment targets the Meibomian glands and chronic eyelid inflammation to improve corneal hydration and eyelid comfort. This technology reduces redness, restores lacrimal lipid function and shows a high clinical efficacy rate within the first few sessions, especially for moderate to severe dry eye.
Artificial tears temporarily relieve symptoms by lubricating the ocular surface, but they generally do not treat the root cause, whether that's Meibomian gland dysfunction, inflammation or an unfavorable environment.
Eye Am combines artificial tears with underlying treatments like IPL, LipiFlow, radiofrequency or iLux to aim for lasting improvement and reduce dependence on daily drops.
Contact lens wearers, older adults, women going through menopause, heavy screen users and those with autoimmune or skin conditions (particularly rosacea and psoriasis) are most at risk. Polluted, air-conditioned or heated environments also increase the risk of chronic dryness.
Duration varies based on the severity and type of dry eye. Acute cases often respond within a few weeks with basic hydration care, while chronic or mixed dryness requires combined protocols (IPL, LipiFlow, iLux, steroid eye drops) over several months with frequent check-ins.
Combining treatments is often the key to success for resistant or severe cases: artificial tears, eyelid hygiene, IPL, LipiFlow and lifestyle changes work together to restore tear film balance and reduce the chronic nature of the condition.
Evaporative dry eye, the most common form, is caused by Meibomian gland dysfunction that leads to too-rapid evaporation of the tear film. Aqueous deficient dry eye results from insufficient tear production by the lacrimal glands, often linked to autoimmune diseases or aging.
Eye Am precisely evaluates the type of dry eye through Meibomian gland imaging and specialized testing, then directs patients toward the most appropriate treatment: IPL and LipiFlow for the evaporative form, eye drops and supplements for the aqueous deficient form.
Extended screen use significantly reduces blinking frequency, which promotes tear film evaporation and the onset of digital dry eye symptoms. Office workers, students and video gamers are particularly affected.
Eye Am recommends the 20-20-20 rule (a 20-second break every 20 minutes looking at something 20 feet away), humidifying the work environment and a dry eye assessment to evaluate the impact of screen time on eye health.
A regular eye exam preserves visual health, helps detect serious conditions early like glaucoma, cataracts, AMD or ocular diabetes, and optimizes everyday visual comfort. The exam includes measuring the visual correction, intraocular pressure, retinal condition, Meibomian gland status and ocular alignment.
The optometrist performs eye exams, diagnoses ocular disorders and prescribes glasses, contact lenses and certain medical treatments. The optician adapts, adjusts and advises on frame and corrective lens selection based on each patient's prescription and needs.
At Eye Am, close collaboration between optometrists and opticians ensures a consistent patient journey: from the medical assessment to frame selection.
For a healthy adult, an eye exam every two years is recommended. In the presence of diabetes, glaucoma or AMD, an annual exam is advised. Children should be seen at age 3 to screen for visual development disorders.
The exam includes visual acuity measurement, refraction, intraocular pressure check, retinal imaging, corneal evaluation and screening for conditions like glaucoma, cataracts and AMD. Additional tests for dry eye and ocular alignment may complete the assessment based on the patient's profile.
The optometric exam allows early screening of ocular and systemic diseases, including diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis and retinal conditions. Eye Am uses advanced medical imaging to identify anomalies invisible to the naked eye, such as micro-aneurysms or vascular lesions.
Eye Am offers comprehensive optometric assessments, dry eye treatments (IPL, LipiFlow, iLux, photobiomodulation, radiofrequency and PRP), prescription and fitting of glasses and contact lenses, glaucoma, cataract and AMD screening and follow-up, as well as medico-aesthetic care for the eye contour.
A first eye exam is recommended between ages 3 and 5, before starting school, then annually to screen for visual development disorders that can affect school performance and coordination. Children don't always complain about vision problems, which makes professional screening particularly important.
Eye Am has child-appropriate tools and a reassuring approach for young patients.
The retinal scan is based on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and high-resolution fundus photography. It detects early anomalies like micro-aneurysms, AMD, glaucoma, vascular lesions and retinal tumors, often before any visible symptoms appear.
At Eye Am, retinal scanning is an integral part of the comprehensive optometric assessment.
The eye exam performed at Eye Am can validate the visual acuity required to obtain or renew a driver's licence in Quebec. The optometrist checks distance vision, visual field, colour vision and ocular alignment to ensure SAAQ requirements are met.
Blue light is emitted by computer, phone, tablet and television screens, as well as LED lighting. At Eye Am, a personalized assessment takes into account time spent in front of screens, the work environment and the presence of symptoms like digital eye strain, dry eye or recurring headaches.
Blue light glasses use filtering lenses that block harmful wavelengths while preserving visual clarity. Eye Am offers models with technology that absorbs up to 90% of blue light, ideal for digital workers, students and people sensitive to screen-related eye strain.
Experts recommend not exceeding two consecutive hours in front of a screen without a break, and applying the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Rigorous screen time management reduces the risk of digital eye strain and dry eye.
Cumulative overexposure to blue light can potentially increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), worsen dry eye, disrupt night vision and durably affect the circadian rhythm. Children and teenagers are particularly vulnerable, as their lens filters these wavelengths less effectively.
In addition to blue light glasses, there are screen filters, night mode apps and ambient brightness adjustment. Eye Am also recommends reorganizing the workstation (indirect lighting, recommended screen distance) and using LED bulbs with reduced blue emission.
Digital eye strain shows up as burning sensations, blurred vision, pain around the eyes and headaches. To address it, Eye Am recommends the 20-20-20 rule, reducing screen glare, using humidifiers and wearing blue light glasses during periods of intense screen work.
Blue light glasses can be worn continuously, especially for people who work in front of screens or in strong LED lighting. Eye Am sometimes recommends alternating with regular glasses for activities without screens, but continuous wear is possible for people with particular sensitivity.
Blue light disrupts melatonin production, the sleep-regulating hormone, leading to delayed sleep onset and reduced rest quality. Eye Am recommends turning off screens at least one hour before bedtime to protect the circadian rhythm and support restful sleep.
Increased screen time and reduced outdoor activities are associated with myopia progression in children and teenagers. Natural light and distance vision play a protective role against myopia development, making outdoor breaks particularly important for school-age children.
At Eye Am, optometrists assess progressive myopia risk factors and propose prevention strategies including screen time management, outdoor activities and, when needed, optical myopia control solutions.
AMD is a progressive retinal disease affecting the macula, the area responsible for central vision and detail perception. It primarily affects people over 50 and can lead to severe loss of central vision, making it difficult to read, drive and recognize faces.
Early signs include loss of clarity in central vision, perception of distorted or wavy lines, difficulty distinguishing fine details and sometimes increased sensitivity to light. A dark spot (scotoma) in the centre of the visual field indicates a more advanced stage.
Diagnosis at Eye Am is based on fundus examination, OCT and the Amsler grid. The earlier the screening, the more effective the treatment options are for delaying vision loss.
Treatment depends on the type of AMD. For the dry form, Eye Am offers antioxidant supplements and innovative treatments like MacuMira. For the wet form, anti-VEGF medication injections are used to slow the growth of abnormal blood vessels under the retina.
MacuMira is a non-invasive treatment offered at Eye Am to slow the progression of dry AMD. It delivers a microcurrent that promotes regeneration of retinal cells and improves microcirculation at the macula level.
This treatment offers an alternative or complement to traditional antioxidant supplementation, extending the period of independent functional vision.
There is a strong genetic component to AMD: a family history significantly increases the risk of developing the disease, especially in the presence of aggravating factors like smoking, a diet low in antioxidants or high blood pressure.
Eye Am recommends early AMD screening for people with family history, even in the absence of symptoms.
Prevention relies on a diet rich in vitamins C and E, zinc and omega-3s, protection against UV and blue light exposure, quitting smoking and managing cardiovascular conditions. Regular physical activity and limiting screen time are also recognized factors in reducing the risk of macular degeneration.
The risk of AMD increases after age 50 and grows significantly from age 65 onward. Preventive screening is recommended from age 40 for people with risk factors like family history, smoking or high blood pressure.
There is no definitive cure for macular degeneration, but early and multidisciplinary management can significantly slow its progression and maintain quality of visual life. Current treatments can stabilize central vision and delay the disease's advancement.
Eye Am follows each patient individually with therapies adjusted based on the response obtained, with the goal of maximizing functional vision and supporting adaptation to visual changes.
Dry AMD accounts for approximately 85% of cases and progresses slowly through gradual atrophy of the macula. Wet (exudative) AMD is more aggressive: it is characterized by the growth of abnormal blood vessels under the retina, causing haemorrhages and rapid distortion of central vision.
Eye Am has specific protocols for the dry form, including MacuMira and supplementation, and works in collaboration with ophthalmologists who provide anti-VEGF injections for the wet form.
AMD can affect the ability to drive by reducing central vision, altering contrast perception and creating zones of blurred or spotty vision in the visual field. These changes make it difficult to read road signs, judge distances and detect obstacles.
Eye Am regularly evaluates the impact of AMD on functional vision and advises patients on their driving ability, in collaboration with SAAQ requirements.
Yes, you are welcome to try and choose frames without booking an eye exam. The in-store optician team can advise you based on your face shape, style, lifestyle and visual needs. If you already have a current prescription from another optometrist, Eye Am can also make your custom corrective lenses on-site.
Eye Am's optical boutique features over 60% of frames from independent designers and ateliers, organized by personality rather than brand.
A comprehensive eye exam at Eye Am typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. If you combine the exam with a dry eye assessment or another specialized test, plan for about one hour in total.
In the vast majority of cases, yes. The medico-aesthetic care offered at Eye Am (IPL, LED light, radiofrequency, eye contour treatments) involves little to no recovery time. You may experience slight redness or sensitivity for a few hours, but daily activities can normally resume right after the appointment.
No, you do not need an existing prescription to book an appointment at Eye Am. Optometrists assess your vision on-site and issue a prescription as needed during the eye exam. For medico-aesthetic care, a personalized assessment is also carried out before any treatment.
Bring your current glasses or contact lenses (if you wear them) and your RAMQ card. It is also helpful to know your medical and ophthalmic history, as well as your current list of medications. If you wear contact lenses, try to avoid wearing them for a few hours before the appointment if possible.
Yes, for medico-aesthetic facial and eye contour care (IPL, LED light, radiofrequency), it is recommended to come without makeup or cream on the face. This allows for better treatment effectiveness and optimal hygiene. If this is not possible, the team will carefully cleanse your skin on-site before beginning the treatment, at no extra charge.
At Eye Am, every journey starts with a personalized consultation. This is an opportunity to understand your skin type, aesthetic concerns (wrinkles, dark circles, complexion, skin laxity) and goals, in order to recommend the treatment best suited to your profile and budget.
Each Eye Am location offers comprehensive eye exams, an optical boutique with designer frames, contact lenses and dry eye treatments. Medico-aesthetic care and certain specialized treatments may vary by location. Check each clinic's page on the website to see the specific services available.
