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COVID recovery safety first

Derby City Eye Care is Open & Offering Appointments!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety and well-being of our patients, staff and doctors is our first priority. Our team will continue to go above and beyond the expectations for optometry practices so that everyone who enters our practice will feel safe. We are sure that you are well aware of the concerns about COVID-19, and we would like you to know the steps we are taking. These measures include, but are not limited to:

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An Expectations Checklist—For All of Us

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Precautions You should Be Taking

  • ALL patient encounters will be by appointment. Walk-ins will not be allowed.
  • Your temperature will be taken before entering the office.
  • All patients will be asked about COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival.
  • No paperwork — the staff will take care of your registration electronically upon your arrival.
  • We ask that you arrive at your appointment alone unless you are a minor and require adult supervision then we will allow one caregiver inside with the child.
  • Our front door will be locked upon your arrival. Please knock to let us know you are here, and a staff member will promptly assist you.
  • We ask that upon entering our clinic, that you immediately wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
  • Masks are no longer required, but you are of course welcome to wear one, and our doctor and staff will be happy to wear masks as well upon request.
  • We may ask you to leave the office if you show flu-like signs, cold/fever, or coughing during your examination.
  • We will not shake hands with any of our patients. Please don’t take it personally. 🙂
  • We will be practicing safe distancing within the clinic and we ask that you do your best to keep a minimum of 6 feet between you and other patients.
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Steps Our Practice is Taking

  • Appointment times will be spaced further apart to ensure social distancing.
  • Hand sanitation stations are available at the entrance and throughout the practice.
  • Plexiglass shields have been installed at the front check-in desk.
  • Spread-out patient chairs in the reception area – at least 6 feet apart.
  • Every chair will be disinfected between each use.
  • Each pre-testing and examination rooms are disinfected after every patient exam, including all surfaces, instrumentation, door handles, and equipment.
  • Regularly cleaning and disinfecting railings, door handles, counters, reception room areas, and all spaces where public interaction occurs.
  • Limiting the number of patients in the office or any area at one time.
  • All reading material has been removed from the waiting area.
  • Pens will be sanitized after each use by a patient.
  • No signatures on credit card receipts – touchless transactions when possible.
  • Deep cleaning at the end of each day.
  • Follow up phone calls or telehealth video conferencing will be used as often as possible.