Appointments With The Doctor

·         Upon arrival, the patient and parent(s) must check in with our admin staff to confirm the patient has no fever, cough, shortness of breath, or known exposure to anyone with COVID-19. Non-touch thermometers will be used for patients/parents, and anyone with a fever over 100.4 degrees will be asked to reschedule their appointment (minimum 14 days later).

·         Any applicable paperwork MUST be filled out ahead of time and faxed or emailed to our admin staff, or submitted online. Paper copies will not be accepted or given out in office.

·         Both the patient and either one or both parents can be in the office for doctor exams (max 3 people). We ask that siblings and other family members remain at home during doctor exams, to limit our head counts in office. If more than 3 people arrive for a doctor’s appointment, you may be asked to reschedule.

·         All patients and parents will be asked to wear a face mask upon entering the office. Patients will also need to wear gloves. If you do not have a face mask or gloves, our office can provide these items for you (limit one per person while supplies last). Patients with a latex allergy can opt to wash/sanitize their hands before and after the appointment. 

·         All receipts, prescriptions, reports, and additional paper documents will be sent electronically to avoid in-person contact.

Additional Precautions

·         All VVTC therapy staff, doctors, and doctor assistants will be wearing face masks and optional face shields, with either gloves or additional hand sanitizing between patients.  All admin staff will be wearing face masks and sanitizing hands frequently throughout the day.

·         0All VVTC staff will have temperatures taken upon arrival for work. Any staff member with a temperature over 100.4 degrees will be sent home to monitor symptoms. If fever or other signs of illness persist, staff will be required to see a medical professional for testing, and are allowed to return to work once cleared by the doctor.

·         All VVTC staff will maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet) during patient/parent interaction, where possible.

·         All equipment, supplies, and shared surfaces will be cleaned and sterilized between patients (including vision therapy, Syntonics, testing equipment, doctor’s exam chair and optical supplies).

·         Our playroom will remain closed.

·         To minimize contact, we ask all parents and siblings to wait in their cars during therapy sessions so as to avoid exposure in our reception areas.

·         All receipts, prescriptions, reports, and additional paper documents will be sent electronically to avoid in-person contact.

·         Additional deep cleanings of all offices will occur multiple times each month.