COVID-19 Precautions to Keep You Safe During Your Eye Exam

3/9/21 Update

Everyone (from the staff to the doctor) is now FULLY VACCINATED ! Please note, we'll still be requiring masks as well as practicing the following COVID-19 precautions below to maintain safety for everyone.

Our COVID-19 Precautions:

For the safety of everyone we will be implementing the following changes to our office and exam flow:

• If you need an appointment, information, medical records, don’t come in. Call, text, email us.
• If you need to come into the office, a mask, or face covering must be worn.
  • All patient intake forms will be digital and can be filled out on or before your exam date.
  • Exams will be spaced out 30 mins apart.
  • The entire office will be disinfected after every patient.
  • HEPA air purifiers will be running
  • Our staff will use gloves, masks, and occasionally face shield with every patient.
  • When you arrive for an exam, the following precautions will be needed before starting your exam:
    • Only 1 guest is allowed per patient
    • Patient and their guest must wash their hands
    • Patient and their guest must wear a mask, or face covering, during the exam
      • Exceptions will be made for young children.​
  • The following screen questions, and checks will be done before starting the exam.
    • Have you had, in the last 21 days, fever or symptoms of a respiratory infection? (cough, sore throat, etc)?
    • Have you traveled internationally within the last 21 days?
    • Has you had any contact with anyone with known or suspected COVID-19, fever or symptoms of a respiratory infection? (cough, sore throat, etc)?
    • Do you have a fever over 99.5 F?
    • Is your oxygen level below 92%?

***If your vitals measure a certain way or if you answer 'Yes' to the questions, we recommend seeing your PCP and your eye exam will immediately be rescheduled for a new appointment date in 3 weeks. 

​***Failure to follow these requirements will result in an immediate refusal of service.

Questions? Call, text, email us: 409-877-9682; info@grandfamilyeyecare.com

​Why are we are taking these precautions?

​Because if it's not for ourselves, we know at least one person who could be protected.