Please view the video link below. We encourage you to watch this video to see how we are keeping our staff and patients safe from COVID-19. We at Evergreen Eye Center, want to assure you that your safety is important and top priority as you arrive for your visit with us. Looking forward to seeing you soon! https://www.evergreeneye.com/covid-19-safety-protocols/?wvideo=s9a04fhyh9 EVERGREENEYE.COM COVID-19 Safety Protocols | Evergreen Eye Center

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS: Please note that we have made some changes to our clinic processes due to COVID-19. Remember, when someone who has coronavirus coughs or talks, virus particles can spray from their mouth or nose. In order to minimize potential exposures, we are asking all patients to do the following: 1. BRING YOUR OWN MASK – Supplies are limited, so please bring your own mask, scarf, or bandana. 2. CHECK-IN BY TEXT – When you arrive in our parking lot, please stay in your car. Text your full name to ___number for your clinic____ and indicate if you are checking in for surgery or clinic. Our staff will respond within a few minutes. Federal Way: 1-253-336-1920 Burien: 1-206-400-8645 Auburn: 1-253-878-7601 Tacoma: 1-253-244-5603 (No Text Check-in avail for the Seattle location, please go up to Suite 1250 for screening and check-in) 3. GIVE US YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY BY PHONE – A team member will be contacting you by phone to discuss your eye issues prior to you entering the building. 4. MINIMIZE TALKING IN THE CLINIC – Your time with the doctor will be very focused on the exam and determining the best plan of care for you. If you have questions that may require a longer discussion, please arrange an additional phone call with your doctor. 5. CHECK OUT BY PHONE – No need to stop by the front desk in most cases. The follow-up visit will be scheduled over the phone immediately after your appointment.

In light of the COVID-19 virus; Evergreen Eye Center is asking patients to please adhere to the following guidelines to reduce exposure to yourself and others: 1. If you are able, please come into the building ALONE. If you do need assistance, please only bring ONE adult with you. 2. After we check your temperature, we may ask you to wait in your car until our staff is ready to see you. 3. If you are experiencing cough, fever, shortness of breath, or have traveled outside of the U.S. within the past two weeks, please call 800-340-3595 to reschedule your appointment. The safety of our patient's and staff remain our priority. We thank you for your understanding during these unprecedented times. Sincerely, Evergreen Eye Center Staff

Due to recent concerns regarding the health and safety of our community amid the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, we want to assure you that everyone at Evergreen Eye Center is doing everything we possibly can to minimize the spread and to keep our patients and staff safe. Our clinics have always been cleaned on a regular basis and we have added additional measures to keep our facility sanitized and disinfected. Please be aware that these practices include monitoring the staff and patients that enter any of our five clinics. Coronavirus is a rapidly evolving global health issue that is affecting geographic areas differently; we are doing our due diligence to stay educated and informed. As part of that process, we suggest reviewing the latest CDC guidance to help us with our mission. CDC advice: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html If you are sick or experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory infection and or fever please cancel and reschedule your appointment and stay home to recover. While we know potential cancellations and disruptions are not ideal, the health and well-being of our patients and staff must be our top priority. At this point, Evergreen Eye Center will remain open and will keep you informed should that decision change. We appreciate the community coming together for the safety of all those involved. Sincerely, Evergreen Eye Center CDC.GOV www.cdc.gov

The Tacoma ASC renovation is right on schedule! And these three showed up to the weekly construction meeting sporting the same rustic look! 🧔 🔨

Evergreen Eye Center physician liaisons taking a break to have a little holiday fun! 🎄😁🎄 Our phones will be off temporarily today December 13, 2019 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM while our Evergreen elves (call center and Auburn clinic staff) enjoy some face time with our jolly Auburn doctors. Auburn office and phones will turn back on promptly at 12:30PM. Happy Holidays!

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Showing love to our amazing CRNAs this week! Our CRNAs! Rock! #pacelineanesthesia #CRNAweek