May 1, 2020
We wanted to give everyone an update as to how we are handling the COVID-19 crisis and how we plan to reopen our office to safetly serve our patients.
Starting on Wednesday May 6, 2020 our office hours will be Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. All patients must schedule an appointment to enter the office in an effort to social distance and limit the amount of bodies in the office at any one time. This will include our optical shop.
In order to provide a safe environment for our patients and staff, we are following CDC guidelines and requiring a face covering to enter the office. If you are not comfortable with this policy, we would happy to reschedule your appointment to a later date in hopes that we can relax this requirement as the number of new COVID-19 cases decline.
We're asking that unless you are a legal guardian or a caregiver of a patient with a scheduled appointment, that you wait outside the office until the completion of that appointment.
We will be asking all patients to wash their hands upon entry of the office and will be screening temperatures with a non-touch thermometer before each appointment.
Our staff will be equip with the recommended PPE and we have obtained the necessary cleaning materials and safety guards to reduce transmission as much as possible.
Please rest assured that we are taking every recommended precaution to ensure that we are following guidelines recommended by the governor and CDC to allow us to conduct business in the best interest of our patients.
Thank you for your confidence in our practice,
Drs. Esposito, Wiseman, Mayer and staff.
As of Tuesday evening, March 17th, the CDC has recommended that all non-emergent eye care be deferred until further notice, in order to slow the transmission of COVID-19 through our community.
Please be assured that we are still available to triage all urgent and emergent issues as well as help you with routine matters during this challenging time.
What does this mean?
1) If you are scheduled for an eye examination we will tentatively reschedule you.
2) If you need to replace glasses or contact lenses and need an extension on your prescription, please contact us and we will assist you in obtaining some until you can come in for a visit.
3) If you are running out of a medication please contact us and we can transmit a refill electronically to your pharmacy.
4) If you have an issue which cannot wait for an office visit, contact us and we will schedule a FaceTime, Skype or Telephone appointment with one of our doctors. Medicare has temporarily relaxed its telehealth rules to allow this type of communication during the pandemic crisis. Other insurers may follow suit and allow for reimbursement of virtual care costs. The consultation must be initiated at your request.
5) If you have an ocular emergency we are, as always, available to help you at any time. Call 1-330-722-1313 and wait for instructions at the end of the message.
The CDC has many wonderful resources. Arming yourself and your family with clear information will help you avoid undue stress.
We have asked most of our staff to stay home until further notice to protect them, our patients, our city, our nation, and our planet. Despite the financial and emotional hardships this will cause, we ask every one of you to do the same.
Together we will weather this storm.
With sincerest wishes for your continued good health we remain at your service,
Dr. Esposito, Dr. Wiseman, Carrie, Sarah, Lisa, Nicole, Catherine, Karen, Kayla and Sherri
Come see what is new at EIE! We are excited to announce the arrival of the Oasys Transition contact lenses. Call today to schedule your appointment to try out this amazing new lens...just in time for summer sports!
Do you suffer from Dry Eye? We are thrilled to announce we now offer a DROP FREE, DRUG FREE option to temporarily increase your tear production. Watch this short video and learn about the FDA approved device called True Tear. This easy to use pocket size gadget can increase your production of real tears. Feel free to stop in, call, or comment with any questions you may have.
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Hey moms, make sure you and your family are properly protected this summer.
Please give us a paw in welcoming our newest staff member, Louis. Louis comes to work every day with his dad, Dr. Esposito. Louis likes long naps, chewy sticks, and feet. The next time you are in the office be sure to look up at the top of the stairs and you might just see Louis wagging back at you.
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As you may have noticed from driving by, Excellence in Eyecare installed solar panels on our roof and are now powered by solar energy! We recently "flipped the switch" with Paradise Energy and are excited to be a renewable resource energy efficient business here in Medina!
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Excellence In EyeCare is officially "Powered By The Sun!" Congratulations! 👏
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