Vernon Village Green Centre, December 14, 2021:IRIS The Visual Group has the largest network of optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists under the same banner in Canada, dedicated to improving the eye health standards of Canadians.

They are determined to spread awareness about the importance of scheduling an annual eye exam before getting glasses at Vernon with an optometrist. They surveyed more than 1,000 Canadian parents of children aged two to 17 and uncovered critical misconceptions about the importance of eye health this summer, especially when travelling and caring for vision health.

While 43% of families surveyed say they will take a road trip this summer, the survey also showed that families aren't taking proper care of their vision and eye health before and during their time on the road. Parents surveyed said they are more than twice as likely to wear glasses in Vernon with UV eye protection whenever they leave the house as compared to their children (33% to 13%), and only 8% of parents and 9% of children wear eye protection when it's overcast.

What's more, nearly a quarter (22%) of parents surveyed said their child never wears UV protection glasses at Vernon, compared to just 16% for themselves, and as it turns out, sun glare was the most common eye problem encountered by parents when behind-the-wheel.

Nearly half (47%) of parents surveyed said their children would spend four or more hours using screens (tablets, smartphones) while travelling to and from their vacation destination. One-third of parents said their kids would spend more than 6 hours with screens during the vacation itself.

Since most parents (52%) surveyed agreed that road trips are a great way to see the country and agreed (61%) they allow for more quality family time. Dr. Francis Jean, the founder of IRIS, wants to highlight the essential role glasses in Vernon play in improving your vision and quality of life.

About IRIS

IRIS was created in 1990 under the vision of Dr. Francis Jean. Since then has become the largest network of optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists under the same banner in Canada, dedicated to improving the eye health standards of Canadians.

For the last 30 years, IRIS The Visual Group has become a leader in Canada. Our unique concept and commitment to offering top-quality products and services in the eye-care field have enabled us to establish the solid and enviable reputation we have today.