Giant Cell Arteritis
Giant cell arteritis is a condition that can cause vision loss, new persistent headaches, scalp tenderness, and jaw pain with chewing. It is due to inflammation of blood vessels primarily of the head and neck.
COVID-19 and Your Eye Care
EYE SAFETY
- For your safety we are following all strict hygiene and disinfection guidelines as proposed by the CDC.
- Wearing masks and limiting close physical contact is the key to reduce spread of the virus
- We are currently seeing patients in our office and also providing virtual telehealth visits for our long distance patients
- For in-person appointments here are the following ways we are protecting your health:
- Taking temperature with non-contact thermometer
- Recording signs and symptoms of Covid-19
- Installed a Plexiglass sheet at Reception desk
- Reducing patient relatives and patients in the waiting area, we may ask you to wait in the lobby outside or in the car if the waiting area gets crowded
- Scheduling patients at a larger time interval
- All door handles, furniture and equipment wiped down and sprayed with alcohol
- All slit-lamps (eye microscopes for examination) have new plexiglass shield installed
- The eye pressure is checked by using a disposable-covers on the eye pressure instrument
- Frequent hand washing and alcohol cleansing by all staff and wearing masks and PPE
- If you arrive sick, we may ask you to go home
HOW CAN CORONA VIRUS AFFECT YOUR EYES?
- Corona virus can spread through the eyes- just as it does through the mouth or nose
- You can also become infected by touching your eyes after touching something that has the virus on it
- Coronavirus can also cause pink eye or conjunctivitis, but this is not common, do not panic if this happen, call your eye MD
- Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer, do not share your towels, utensils with others
PROTECTING YOUR EYES
- If your wear Contact Lenses, try switching them to glasses for a while.
- Contact lens wearers touch their eyes more often
- Also, if you need to wear them, please disinfect and clean them as recommended
- Wearing glasses may add a layer of protection
- Wear safety goggles, eye shields, sunglasses to protect your eyes
- Stock up on eye medicine prescriptions if you can, get a 3 month supply especially your glaucoma medications
- Avoid touching and rubbing your eyes
- If you touch your eyes to administer medications, wash your hands first with soap and water for 20 seconds. Then wash again after touching your eyes.
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We are happy to announce that NeuroEyeOrbit Institute office is open for routine & surgical services!
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