May 13, 2020

Dear patients, 

As you know we chose to close March 19, 2020 , to help flatten the  COVID 19 pandemic curve. We have had limited eye care for ocular emergencies.

Recently, The American Association confirmed with the CDC that the recommendation to postpone routine eye care is no longer in effect. We continued monitor and take all the available recommendations into account. There have been no known cases of COVID 19 exposure in our office, and we will continue to sanitize frequently. We are tentatively planning to reopen Monday 18, 2020 on a limited basis.

Listed below when entering our office upon “APPOINTMENT ONLY” How we intend to prioritize

Health and Safety for patients and staff:
  • We will be Seeing patients on an appointment only basis. 
       If you “DO NOT” have a appointment you will not be admitted. If       
       you had or have an appointment scheduled, we will be calling you    
       to reschedule. Our front door will be exit only.
  • We will be scheduling fewer patients, to limit the number of people in our office. This might mean you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
  • Provide Telehealth services when appropriate 
  • When making an appointment we will ask a few COVID 19 screening questions. You will be asked the same questions when you arrive at the office.
  • We will continue to sterilize all equipment, frames, and frequently touched areas. Some of these procedures may be completed prior to your arrival.
  • We will provide hand sanitizer, and or locations to wash with soap and water for patients and employees
  • You may notice our waiting area will longer offer magazines, children toys, beverages and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
  • We will provide personal and protective equipment for all employees.
  • We have installed breath shields on equipment, and at the front desk to limit patient and staff exposure.
  • We have invested in HEPA air filters with UVC light technology to help reduce airborne contaminates.
  • Continue to follow CDC recommendations
    In office Visits :
  • If we need you to complete paper work, when we call you, we will instruct you to print the form from our website, complete it at HOME , and then if possible, email or fax to us prior to appointment.
  • Only patients will be allowed into the office, unless the patient is a minor, or must have caregiver. In this case ONE parent/guardian/caregiver will be allowed to accompany the patient. This additional person will also asked our COVID 19 screening questions. Others will be asked to wait in the car.
  • Please bring a face cover/mask to be worn at all times in our office.
  • Please bring a pen to your appointment 
  • When you arrive please call (805) 650-9922 for virtual checkin. You will be given instructions for entering the office. You maybe asked to relax in your car until we are able to see you.
  • When you enter, we will take your temperature with a touch less thermometer. If you have a fever , we will ask you to reschedule your appointment,and immediately contact your Primary Care Physician.
  • You will be asked to wash your hands with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer.
  • Please adhere to 6 foot social distances when possible.
  • In optical, after you touch or try on frames you will be asked to place them in a container fir sanitizing.  

We look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends. 
Thank you for being our patient. We appreciate your continued support and understanding in these trying times. We are confident the changes we have made will help keep our patients and staff.

The Doctors and Staff of Ventura Optometric Vision Care Inc.
We are pleased to welcome you to our office.
If you're looking for quality care with a personal touch, we hope you'll give us a call. We look forward to the
opportunity of serving your family's optometric needs. We are conveniently located nearby and would be delighted
to have you as a patient.