We are now in transition. We were only closed one month when the governor erroneously did not list us as an essential business. It almost cost one patient their life. and many of you great inconvenience.
On April 20th 2020 we became essential. We then had to follow strict guidelines (now found to be unnecessary and not based on science) to remain open. Things have changed greatly. The CDC announced that masks are unnecessary. The states that were open and are now opening have better statistics in fighting COVID. However, many patients still fear the virus.
We have come up with a solution that that should make you comfortable and ease the fear of infection.
On April 20th 2020 we became essential. We then had to follow strict guidelines (now found to be unnecessary and not based on science) to remain open. Things have changed greatly. The CDC announced that masks are unnecessary. The states that were open and are now opening have better statistics in fighting COVID. However, many patients still fear the virus.
We have come up with a solution that that should make you comfortable and ease the fear of infection.
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First, For your and our protection, we installed the AirRos Industrial Surface & Air Purification system. It is above and beyond the Governor's current regulations. You can be assured you will enter a safe environment including the air and every surface. If anything is on you or another patient it is nuteralized within 15 seconds. The AirRos system runs through our heating/air conditioning unit. |
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You do not need a mask nor do you need to socially distance to enter. Why? You are protected by the AirRos System. However, to comply with HIPPA regulations, if you chose a mask, you will be respected and may wear it provided it does not hide your identity . The AirRos system in addition to COVID protects other virus strains including the common cold. Thus, you will remain protected in the future. |
This most unfortunate season of fighting an unseen menace has resulted in some policies we will continue to better serve you.
1. Only one patient per family is to enter the office. There are two exceptions:
1. Only one patient per family is to enter the office. There are two exceptions:
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1. A child under 18 may come with one parent |
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2. A non-English speaker may come only with the translator The parent or translator (We find relatives seem to be better than insurance supplied translators.) will accompany the patient on every procedure, not waiting in the reception room. For the Spanish speaking we have 3 assistants fluent in Spanish and Dr. Henshaw can do the exam in Spanish. |
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2. The door is locked to assure all are aware of our current policy.
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3. For those desiring a mask, Since we installed the AirRos system, you can wear any mask of your choosing |
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4. Since AirRos every surface and the air is sanitized making the extra UV unnecessary as well as hand sanitizers. Yes all our ceiling lights as always have healthy UV producing lights. We've, like you, have always washed our hands! |
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5. For your convenience and our back log from burdensome government protocol, we will perform telephone consults when possible. Kindly give the receptionist your e-mail so we can show you documents during the consult.
6. Our appointments are still limited and frankly must be respected. Any missed appointment will be charged $50.00. If you don't show, you just took away vision care for someone else.
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What have we been able to do for at least one patient at the moment of forced closure by Governor Newsom? One patient found today how important our care is. During a vision field taken as a result of a routine exam, we found a potential life threatening condition. We immediately called the patient’s GP who was also open. Immediately arrangements were begun to do scans. We found a potential pituitary tumor that if indeed present needed immediate treatment. Waiting another two weeks could have had serious consequences. Go to Light therapy.
There is an expansion of the blind spots (the little oval circles with a black dot in the middle) to the outside indicating pressure on the optic nerves at the exact location of the pituitary gland. Fortunatly, there was no tumor. |
Thank you President Donald Trump. Through the PPP you made it possible to keep my assistants on the payroll! Your SBA came through also.
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Thanks also to Senators Ted Cruz and Mitch McConnell and Devin Nunes in the House who, with others, passed the Payroll Protection Program - not so much Senator Schumer and Speaker Pelosi, I signed papers at the bank on (4/23/20) to keep the office open. |
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