We want to assure you that we take the health, safety and well-being of our community, patients and entire staff very seriously.  With that in mind, we will be practicing necessary precautions until the COVID-19 virus is under control.

COVID-19 Protocol:

1) NO WALK-INS!!!  Appointment only for ALL SERVICES (including office visits, frame selection, pickups, repairs, adjustments)
 
2) EVERYONE ENTERING THE OFFICE IS REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK!! (if you don't have a mask we will provide one to you) 
 
3) For glasses and contact lens orders, we are offering free curb-side pick up or direct to patient shipments for a nominal fee.
 
4) As a medical office we are very aware of the need for strict sanitation and cleanliness and we take this very seriously.
We are confident that you will be in safe hands during your time with us!!!

5) Prior to entering our office, your temperature will be checked and you will be asked to fill out a 4 question "COVID-19 Screening Form".  If you or anyone in your household or work has been diagnosed with COVID-19, had a fever, cough, difficulty breathing or flu-like symptoms in the last 2 weeks, please re-schedule your appointment.  If you have traveled by plane within the last 2 weeks, we will reschedule your appointment for a later date.  (We are currently following CDC guidelines for 14 day quarantine after travel)
  
6) We are glad to offer virtual telecommunication face to face calls for certain consults and follow ups if you would prefer.  We encourage all red-eye visits to initially be done virtually unless deemed necessary to come in.  Please call to schedule.  

We would like to share some eye related recommendations about COVID-19:

1. The CDC recommends to avoid touching your eyes, nose, face and mouth to prevent transmission of the virus.
2. For contact lens wearers, consider temporarily switching to glasses since eyewear may provide an extra layer of protection by shielding your eyes better.  Wearers of contact lenses touch their eyes more frequently than those wearing glasses!  
3. If you must wear contact lenses, disinfection and hygiene are more important than ever.  Before applying or removing your lenses, wash your hands for 20 seconds.  Touch nothing else but your contacts until you are done.
4. Practice good eye hygiene by not rubbing or itching your eyes.  If you are experiencing itchy eyes or allergies, consider temporarily trying OTC allergy eye drops like Pataday, Zaditor or Alaway for relief.

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Prescription requests, eye drop refills, orders, and repairs can be emailed to: hodesvisionoptometry@yahoo.com  (Please note emails will be attended to in the order they are received)

FOR FASTEST SERVICE AND TO HELP SUPPORT OUR OFFICE,  PLEASE ORDER YOUR CONTACT LENSES THROUGH OUR SECURE WEB STORE OPEN 24/7.  VISIT www.hodesvision.net  and press the BLUE BANNER at the top of the HOME page. We offer FREE SHIPPING for "full-year supply" contact lens orders.  (If you don't have your written prescription from our office, please enter your prescription from your box tops and we will verify it in our system)

We are committed to being here for our current patients in case of an ocular emergency.  Please feel free to utilize our on-call line by calling our office if you are experiencing an ocular emergency, and we will assist in getting the care you need.