Well, not much I can say other than this professional is a wonderful doctor. I have seen him twice…read more(2024,2026), both being referrals from 2 different hospitals. He is a true gentleman and professional. I have no hesitation in recommending him. The only thing I regret is that he could not perform the operations on me himself. In the first case, he referred me to Retna Associates, and in the second, he referred me back to the same surgeon. I have no problem with Retna Associates either.

I don't believe you can find a better Ophthalmologist, really, especially if you're in need of…read morecataract surgery. Efficient, effortless, and straightforward, his lighthearted approach makes it easier to picture him manning the grill at a backyard BBQ than performing surgery, but his professionalism and results are second to none. His patient's love for him is obvious for all to see, and I think a big part of his happy attitude. He's restoring their sight. The office is clean & professional, efficiently and effortlessly managed by a friendly and purposeful staff.

Impeccable customer service before and after the fact. Such…read morea professional shop staffed with warm welcoming optricians, lens fitters and exceptional clerical staff too! Never have I been assessed so thoroughly and patiently from Ryan and Anthony respectively. They answered all questions,were very informative and never once did I feel rushed from the second Charissa greeted me at the front desk until Jasmine finished the paperwork with bluecross when they direct billed my assessment. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because they do not offer a bogo deal.Aside from that I will return solely on the premise that no where could I receive such a comprehensive examination except IRIS,..yes they r not the cheapest exam ( $130 ) but u get what u pay for and ur eyes r going to be with u a lifetime so u best get a thorough exam to take a look ( look,...optical store,..get it,...c what I did there,...ocular humour,...as opposed to vitreous humor,...I digress,... ) at ur future eye health. I love their frame guarantee of 2 yrs,a lens warranty of 1 yr married with a 60 day eyewear satisfaction guarantee. Other companies I have dealt with DO NOT do this,...clearly ( no pun intended ) this puts IRIS leagues beyond their competition.If they ever do a bogo I will even buy frames there as they have a vast inventory of gr8 brand names we all know and trust. Know b4 u go, Brianm foodieatlarge.yelp.ca

From the owner: The IRIS network includes over 300 Optometrists and Ophthalmologists across Canada. Our…read moreprofessionals maintain the highest standards of technical skills and are equipped with the latest advances in eyecare technology. Book your eye exam and our professionals will build a plan to improve your vision and to protect your eye health based on your health history, daily activities and budget. IRIS offers a large selection of prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses and we look forward to helping you select the perfect products so you will look and see your best!

While seeing eye surgeons is not a place you want to be at any stage of life, it's good to know…read morethere are doctors who specialize in ophthalmology when you need them. In the old days, people just went blind. The ophthalmologists and staff here know what they're doing!

Twice now has saved my eyes from the ravages of diabetes. Laser eye surgery yesterday to remove an…read moreocclusion that was causing a halo effect. Woke up this morning to clear vision. Amazing. Thank you Dr. Gottner.

I came here to see Dr. Yu and when I walked close to the office, I was surprised how busy it was…read more But lucky the process is so streamline and efficient that they wait is less than 20 mins. You walk up to the front to get registered and then you wait for your name to be called in for a quick eye pressure test and exam. Then you go back out and wait for your name to be called. Dr. Yu has two offices. I ended up going to the Coquitlam office because of the day of my appointment and follow-up. Dr. Yu is very knowledgeable and he solved my problem after seeing him. Note that you do need a referral to see Dr. Yu.

Pleasant staff and promptly treated even though the waiting room was full of people who had arrived…read morebefore me. Dr. Yu came in with a smile on his face, reassuring and made me feel instantly relaxed. I feel well taken care of during this first visit. Highly recommended.

To those that have been fortunate to see Dr. Hall you are blessed. His staff are all extremely…read morekind, friendly and especially proficient in there job skills. Jo by far his assistant has been my angel for all her help as a technician and some one who listens. For all those complainers I suggest you go elsewhere if you do not appreciate the fractured health care system we exist in. They by far are the best. I know as I have worked medically for 50 years and everyone can start being more patient and understanding and lose your negative opinions.

Absolutely horrible experience, dont come here if you can help it! First, the receptionist is…read morecompletely rude, curt, and hardly even looked at me when I came in. She seemed really annoyed that I even came in, and I had to wait for like 10 minutes before she even looked up and asked if I had an appointment. The assistant however, was really nice and she explained everything that she was doing and made me feel comfortable. I cant say anything about the regular doctor, because there was an older doctor who was on call. O.M.G he didnt even look at the information that my optometrist had given him (I was referred), he didnt believe me when I told him what happened and my injury. Instead, he made several racist statements, and said that I was wrong in what had happened to me. DO NOT come here if you can help it. The receptionist needs to learn what professionalism means, and the on call doctor (that I had), made me feel so uncomfortable and terrible about myself. I left not even knowing if my eye injury was all better, and NEVER coming here again. The only hindsight was the assistant, she seriously needs a raise.

Had to get this done or I couldn't do any combat arms trades in the CF…read more Dropped $3k on PRK - Big improvements first month and second month and then a much slower progression to almost perfect vision all the time almost 10 months later. Expect a slow heal and improvement in vision to 100% when you get this done. But man is the wait worth it. I wish I had spent this money earlier.

My cousin recommended Coal Harbour to me after she got PRK done here because of the price and also…read morebecause of the high volume. High volume doesn't necessarily mean bad at all. It means Dr Kirzner has extensive experience in the field because he's done over 80000 procedures!! My first contact with them was through email. I had asked how long in advance I was to book for an appointment in July. They replied and told me to contact them in May for a July appointment. I called their office to book my appointment then and they took my credit card number for the $300 deposit to secure my spot. Shortly after, I received their information package in the mail. The week of the surgery, I flew in from Calgary the day of my pre-operative exams to see if I was a good candidate for PRK or LASIK. Because of my read up on their very informative website I knew that I was probably going to go with PRK. (Long spiel about the different procedures explained on their website if you're so inclined to know.) It was a bit of a wait to see someone; from the time I got there until the time I left took almost 2 hours. Next day, I am going in for my laser procedure! I get there an hour before the scheduled time to to prep and redo my eye exams two more times. First up, they explain the eye drop medication schedule to you and place them all into the blue pouch along with some really awesome sunnies for after. (Actually, the sunnies are kind of hideous.) Payment is processed and another little eye test again. Dr Kirzner was the first to do my actual eye exam again and then Jeff (?) did the second. Once that was finished, onto the waiting room in the surgical section... When they're ready for you they'll get you to don an awesome surgical cap and booties! You lay down right under the laser and try your best to get comfortable. You'll get numbing eye drops which sort of sting when they're first administered. (Hey, where was the Valium I was hoping to get?) My heart was beating pretty heavily at this point but they explain every step of the way what's expected of you and what they're doing to you. Left eye gets covered first and your right eye gets clamped open. You concentrate on a red blinking light. The assistant announces "30 seconds," at which point Dr Kirzner starts to apply the solution to wipe away the epithelial layer of your eye. Laser starts up and he warns you that you'll smell something like burning hair. I don't feel a thing. I just hear the laser beams doing their thing and my eyes can literally see the patterns that are being burned away. So cool!!! And then it's done within seconds and he covers my eyeball really quickly, then blasts a cold cold liquid solution into my eye. He says, "brain freeze!" to warn me beforehand. A number of different eye drops are administered, then the bandage lens is put in which is basically a contact lens. The eye patch is removed and placed on the opposite eye and all is repeated. Done! I was escorted to the recovery room and laid on a chaise to relax. I was given eye drops to put in 10 minutes later on my own. There was a patient's husband waiting for her in there as well and at one point I started to sit up and chat with him. I was promptly told to lay back and close my eyes by one of the assistants. Oops! It just goes to show how uncomplicated the procedure can be. I felt like I could see pretty well at this point. About 45 minutes later Dr Kirzner came out of the surgical suite to quickly take a close look at my eyes, put in more eye drops, and then let me go. I have my follow up the next morning to check how they're healing and to look for signs of infection. I truly feel that this practice is wonderful and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Not just for their incredible pricing, but for how I felt I was treated by all the staff there. It is a busy practice and it is expected that there will be waits, but never did I feel that I was just another number. I paid $2090 for both eyes for uncomplicated PRK plus $200 for medications as of July 2016. Just a side note: I did overhear that they're moving their office in August so people can probably expect a longer wait for an appointment while they get settled in and move.