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Since 2001<\/h5>\n

It\u2019s our mission for eyes in need<\/h3>\n

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IRIS Mundial is a group consisting of Optometrists, Opticians, Ophthalmologists and other professionals who work as volunteers with the most disadvantaged people in collaboration with local partners.<\/p>\n

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what drives us<\/h5>\n

Our mission<\/h2>\n

Provide quality preventive and curative optometric, optical and ophthalmological services to populations in developing countries and to people in need in Canada.<\/p>\n

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what drives us<\/h5>\n

Our vision<\/h2>\n

Mission IRIS Mundial is a reference body promoting the right to sight, which aims to improve the visual health of populations in need in developing countries and in Canada.<\/p>\n

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Our values<\/h2>\n

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activities<\/h5>\n

Our areas of intervention<\/h2>\n

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Blindness prevention through education and awareness on ocular health<\/p>\n

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Diagnosis of ocular problems by screenings and eye exams<\/p>\n

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Correction of visual impairments by offering eyeglasses, medical and surgical treatments<\/p>\n

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Transfer of knowledge and ongoing training of local professionals<\/p>\n

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activities<\/h5>\n

Our type of activities<\/h2>\n

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One-time projects<\/strong><\/a> are group missions carried out by a multidisciplinary Canadian team. They provide the first ever ophthalmic services to disadvantaged people in a region where no services are available. These projects help identify common eye problems, provide eye exams and prescription glasses to people who need them, as well as medical and surgical treatment where possible.<\/p>\n

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IRIS Mundial contributes to the setting up of permanent programs<\/strong><\/a> by establishing a comprehensive eye care system in an area where services were previously non-existent. Local partners work to reduce the prevalence of vision impairments and improve the quality of life of the population so that they can actively participate in the socioeconomic development of the community.<\/p>\n

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IRIS Mundial projects facilitate privileged exchanges on new surgical techniques and eye examinations between its professional volunteers and local vision professionals in the targeted areas through continuing education<\/a>.<\/strong> IRIS Mundial also supports the autonomy of its partners through knowledge sharing and the provision of the equipment and materials needed to carry out local activities.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming<\/p>\n

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Staff<\/h5>\n

Our team<\/h2>\n

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General manager<\/p>\n

Person in charge of protection of personal information<\/p>\n

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