Why choose the eyewear bar for your eye exam in Montreal?
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Expert optometrist in montreal: Trust your vision to Dr. Marie-Andrée Deschamps, known for her precision, care, and patient-first approach.
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Preventative care: We do more than just check your prescription. Our exams are designed to detect early signs of eye conditions and help prevent future vision issues.
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Eye comfort check: We carefully check the physical condition of your eyes, including tissues and tears, especially important for contact lens wearers.
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Personalized, patient-centered approach: Every eye exam is tailored to your lifestyle, work habits, and visual needs, ensuring you get the care that fits you best.
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From exam to bespoke eyewear: We go beyond the basics. Your eye exam results can be used to craft custom eyewear right from our boutique.
What to expect during your eye exam at the eyewear bar in montreal
Our process is designed to be comfortable, efficient, and informative. From the moment you step into our boutique on McGill Street in Old montreal, you'll experience a warm welcome and expert care from start to finish.
Step-by-step process
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1. Visual history & consultation: We begin by understanding your lifestyle, vision concerns, and medical background.
2. Eyewear analysis & visual needs assessment: Each patient is seen by certified opticians who analyze their current glasses to determine the type and strength of lenses they wear. We ask targeted questions about your work environment and screen positioning to tailor your vision correction for optimal comfort and performance.
3. Comprehensive eye health assessment: Our optometrist performs a thorough evaluation of your eye health, focusing on the physical condition of your eye tissues and tear quality, especially important for contact lens wearers.
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4. Accurate refraction & prescription: We determine your exact prescription for glasses or contact lenses using precise diagnostic techniques.
5. Condition screening: We screen for common eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
6. Personalized recommendations & discussion: You’ll receive clear explanations of your results, along with tailored recommendations for your vision care.
What’s included in a complete eye exam
A thorough eye exam in montreal at The Eyewear Bar includes a full set of essential tests to evaluate both your vision and overall eye health.
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Visual acuity test
Measures how clearly you see at various distances to assess your overall sharpness of vision.
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Refraction assessment
Determines your exact prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
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Eye muscle movement test
Verifies how well your eyes coordinate and move together.
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Peripheral vision test
Evaluates your side vision, which can reveal underlying eye or neurological conditions.
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Slit lamp examination
Allows a detailed look at the front and inside of your eye, including the cornea, iris, and lens.
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Retinal examination
Examines the back of your eye (retina) for signs of damage or disease.
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Intraocular pressure test
Measures internal eye pressure to help detect early signs of glaucoma.
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Color vision test
Identifies color perception issues, such as color blindness, using pattern-based visuals.
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Each test is performed by our licensed montreal optometrist using advanced equipment, ensuring your exam is both precise and personalized.
Expert optometrists: your vision in capable hands
Dr. Marie-Andrée Deschamps
Trust your vision to Dr. Marie-Andrée Deschamps, The Eyewear Bar's expert optometrist. Renowned for her precision and patient-first approach, Dr. Deschamps performs advanced eye exams to thoroughly evaluate your eye health. Marie-Andrée Deschamps, doctor of optometry, is certainly the best person to meet in montreal. Experience meticulous, personalized care for optimal vision.
What our montreal clients really think
How to get to the eyewear bar in montreal
The Eyewear Bar is located at 401 McGill Street, montreal, QC H2Y 2G2, in the heart of Old montreal, just steps from the montreal World Trade Centre and a short walk from Square Victoria Park.
Take the orange line to Square-Victoria–OACI station. Use the St-Jacques Street exit. We’re just a 3-minute walk away, heading south on McGill Street.
Paid street parking is available along McGill and nearby streets. You’ll also find public parking lots on Wellington Street and Saint-Maurice Street, both less than a 2-minute walk from our boutique.
The montreal eyewear bar
Operating Hours
Mon–Fri: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun: Closed
FAQs – Your eye exam at the eyewear bar in Montreal
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How much does an eye exam cost?
The fees for an optometry eye exam vary depending on the patient's age and the tests performed. Here is the current fee schedule:
- For those under 18 and over 65, the eye exam is covered by health insurance upon presentation of the health insurance card.
- For adults aged 18 to 64, the exam fees are as follows:
- $120 for a general optometric exam
- $140 for an exam including OCT retinal imaging
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What types of optometry appointments do you offer?
We offer a range of optometry appointments to meet our clients' visual needs. Here are some of the types of appointments we offer:
- Routine eye exam: This is the most common type of appointment, generally recommended every one to two years and more frequently for certain adult and pediatric patients. During this exam, an optometrist assesses the general health of your eyes, checks your visual acuity, evaluates your corrective prescription if needed, and detects any vision or eye health issues.
- Pediatric eye exam: These appointments are specially designed for young children to detect any vision problems from an early age. The optometrist assesses the child's eye health and vision and checks if they need glasses, even if they do not know their alphabet.
Contact lens exam: For contact lens wearers, regular appointments are necessary to assess the health of their cornea and check the positioning and accuracy of the lens power.
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What should I bring to my eye exam?
For your eye exam, it is essential to bring certain items for an accurate evaluation. Here is what you should consider bringing:
- If available, your last optometric prescription: Not mandatory, but it will help the optometrist understand your visual history.
- Your current pairs of glasses: This will help understand your current visual needs and observe the strength of your lenses.
- Your health insurance card: If you are under 18 or over 65, your health insurance card will be necessary.
- Your contact lens parameters: If you wear contact lenses, bring the information regarding the brand, power, curvature, and diameter of your current lenses.
Any other useful documents: Any relevant medical documents concerning your vision, such as previous exam results or medical reports, can also be useful for the evaluation.
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How long does an eye exam usually take?
Generally, an eye exam lasts 30 to 45 minutes, including a question period. This allows for a thorough examination and the issuance of a prescription if needed.
Styling sessions & bespoke eyewear: services beyond the eye exam
Once your eye exam is complete, the experience continues with a personalized journey to your perfect pair of glasses. At The Eyewear Bar by Marie-Sophie Dion, we specialize in crafting bespoke eyeglass frames designed with millimetre-level precision — no more discomfort or compromise on fit.
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Eyewear styling sessions
Looking for eyeglasses that truly complement your face and style? Our expert stylists will guide you through a personalized eyewear fitting and styling session, tailored to your unique features.
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Custom eye frame design
Your glasses should be as unique as you are. We offer custom-made frames that are individually designed and handcrafted to fit your face ; perfectly, precisely, and comfortably.
