BILL HENSHAW, OD, FCOVD
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Open under COVID Protocol

We take a scientific approach to COVID.  This is unlike the government approach.

The government is in disarray concerning COVID.  We were only closed one month in 2020 because the governor erroneously didn't list us as essential. He somehow thought the eye center in the  crowded COSTCO was essential! It almost cost one patient their life. and many of you great inconvenience. See below: What we did for at least one patient.

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 as did the governor 6/15/2021.  He then reversed himself and unmasked again 1/15/2022. The states that were open and are now opening have better statistics in fighting COVID.  However, many  patients still fear the virus.

We have a solution that that should make you comfortable and ease the fear of infection.
 
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 neutralized within  seconds after your entry. The AirRos system runs through our heating/air conditioning unit.


You do not need a mask nor do you need to socially distance to enter. Why?  You are  protected by the AirRos System. However, if you chose a mask, you will be respected. For those who would feel more comfortable, although unnecessary, we will mask..

The AirRos system in addition to  COVID  protects other   virus strains including the common cold. Thus, you will remain protected in the future when CA joins the states who have discovered more successful  means to deal with a virus.

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. You were told this when you made your appointment, There are  two exceptions:
    
 
1.  A child under 18 may come with one parent
       
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 assistants fluent in Spanish and Dr. Henshaw can do the exam in Spanish. We also have an Urdu translator. Thus whether Spanish or Urdu the adult only will come for the visit.
If you do arrive with more than the person scheduled, as a courtesy to other scheduled patients, you will not be admitted and rescheduled. You may choose to have the extra members wait in your car, if safe to do so.
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 2. The door is no longer locked. 





3.  For those desiring a mask, Since we installed the AirRos system, you can wear any mask of your choosing.
 

 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, like you,  always wash  our hands! Please be warned that prior to COVID, research indicated that sanitizers were dangerous to your health. 
    

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5. For your convenience and if desired, we will perform telephone consults. Kindly give the receptionist your e-mail so we can show you documents during the consult.



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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.
   


What  we did for at least one patient at the moment of forced closure by Governor Newsom:  One patient found 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. Fortunately, there was no tumor.

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Thank you President Donald Trump. Through the PPP you made it possible to keep my assistants on the payroll! Your SBA came through also.



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 who delayed the process.

I  signed papers at the bank on (4/23/20) to keep the office open.
Contact Us:
801 S. Fairmont AV #5
Lodi, CA 95240
209-334-2020
fax: 209-333-2015
e-mail: billfcovd@gmail.com
Visit us on FaceBook at Bill Henshaw, OD, FCOVD
Office Hours:
Mon, Tue, Wed:   9:00am - 6:00pm (Lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Thursday:    8:00am - 5:00pm (Lunch 12:00pm to 2:00 pm. The extra hour each Thursday is for staff training)  
Friday:    Limited to vision therapy only

Saturday:    closed
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  • Home
  • Our Practice
    • Meet the Doctor
    • Let's make an appointment
    • Services We Provide >
      • In a nut shell
      • Just add seasoning
      • Real Optometry
      • Larry Fitzgerald His eyes did it!
      • More than 20/20
      • Languages : We got'em
      • Cataract Eye drops?
      • Concussion and Vision
      • Contact Lenses
    • Facilites & Equipment
    • So You Had Extra Testing... >
      • Tests You Had
      • Conditions You Have
      • Treatments Available
      • Referal We Made
    • Insurance Plans >
      • MEDI-CAL
      • MEDICARE
      • VA's COMMUNITY CARE
      • VSP
    • Payments & Fees >
      • Our Fees
      • Payments Accepted
    • Eye Glasses Guide
  • Vision Therapy
    • Dr. Henshaw discusses Vision Therapy
    • Methods to treat Eye turns
    • Lens Therapy Explained
    • Digital / Computer Vision
    • Light Therapy
    • Research in Vision Therapy
    • Tribute to Dr. Bob Pepper
    • Videos about Vision Therapy
    • VIP
    • What is Vision Therapy?
  • Teacher Parent Info
    • Optometry and Education
    • Timely Info
    • How to ID a Visually related Learning Problem
    • School Vision Screening Danger
    • I'm here from the government, and I'm here to help you!
    • 7 Steps to Preserve Your Child's Vision at School
    • 20/20 is only a begining
    • Between Home and Pre-School
    • The Ritilin Myth and others
    • Vision and Learning Month
    • Videos about Vision and Learning
    • The Digital Jungle
  • TESTIMONIES
  • Explanations and Videos About Your Diagnosis
    • Accommodative Infacility (elevator Problem -Kid)
    • Amblyopia aka "Lazy Eye"
    • Anisometropia
    • Astigmatism
    • Cataracts
    • Esophoria/Esotropia (crossed eyes)
    • Exotropia/Wandering Eye
    • Eyestrain
    • Farsightedness
    • Nearsightedness/Myopia
    • Presbyopia Adult Elevator Problem
    • Vision Processing
  • Patient Forms
  • Promotions
    • National Vision and Learning Month
    • Bill's Books >
      • Looking Over Mother's Shoulder
      • What Would Jesus See?
  • Special Events
    • open
    • COVID INCONSISTIENCIES
    • Confinement During COVID
    • VIP Program
    • Tax Savings
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Location
  • Studies and Articles
    • Acuvue Contacts Danger
    • Computer Vision
    • Vision Care Videos
    • Heading in Soccer
    • Infant Vision
    • The Mono-Vision Myth
    • LASIK
    • Ted Talk
    • 3-D Movies
    • Miscellaneous Articles
    • Vision and Counseling
    • Diabetic Diet
  • FAQ
  • WWJS articles
  • help
  • New Page
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